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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Chichester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

SOAS University of London vs University of Chichester at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Chichester both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Music. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £6,980 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £9,480 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 4 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £21,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 4 and SOAS University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
—
#401
THE World
—
#86
Guardian UK
#102
1916
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

SOAS University of London

University of Chichester

84.1%
90.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
87.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
3.3%

International

International student share

296
209

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
0

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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

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

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%

Subjects

10 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.

SOAS University of London

University of Chichester

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

SOAS University of London
£23,780
University of Chichester
£16,800

University of Chichester is about £6,980 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Chichester
£15,840

University of Chichester is about £9,480 a year cheaper.

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.

SOAS University of London

University of Chichester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction81%
  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction88%
  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction91%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction93%
  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction91%
  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Chichester

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FAQ

SOAS University of London vs University of Chichester: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of Chichester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £6,980 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £9,480 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 SOAS University of London and University of Chichester?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Music, Law, Business & Management (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting and Social Policy & Public Policy.

Is SOAS University of London or University of Chichester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £21,500 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at SOAS University of London and 81% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of Chichester offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University of Chichester?

SOAS University of London teaches 19 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Economics, History of Art & Design, International Development and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Chichester but not at SOAS University of London?

University of Chichester teaches 34 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Teacher Training, Creative Writing and 26 more.

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