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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). SOAS University of London is ahead on international, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and SOAS University of London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Law. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 6 and SOAS University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#174
QS World
#458
#198
THE World
#401
#36
Guardian UK
#86
1845
Established
1916
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen's University Belfast

SOAS University of London

86.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
25.7%

International

International student share

494
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
27

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

23 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Queen's University Belfast

SOAS University of London

Also taught at both: Biological Sciences (General), Philosophy, Accounting, Social Sciences (General), Linguistics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

Only at SOAS University of London

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Queen's University Belfast is about £2,980 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
SOAS University of London
£25,320

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Queen's University Belfast

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Anthropology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Ancient Languages

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    78%Satisfaction73%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Philosophy

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Liberal Arts

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Queen's University Belfast vs SOAS University of London: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Queen's University Belfast is about £2,980 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Queen's University Belfast and SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Law, Anthropology, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, History, Economics, Management, Business & Management (General), Music, Sociology & Criminology and 11 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at SOAS University of London?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 70 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Mathematics, English Studies, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Psychology (General), Social Work, Software Engineering and 62 more.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Queen's University Belfast?

SOAS University of London teaches 6 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, International Development and Theology & Religious Studies.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses