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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). SOAS University of London is ahead on ranking, courses, scholarship.

SOAS University of London vs University of Greenwich at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Ancient Languages. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £5,870 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 6 and University of Greenwich in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £23,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 7 and SOAS University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
#791
#401
THE World
#601
#86
Guardian UK
#79
1916
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

84.1%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
34.6%

International

International student share

296
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
19

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%
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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

15 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 Greenwich

Only at SOAS University of London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £5,870 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 Greenwich

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

SOAS University of London vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £5,870 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Ancient Languages, Law, Civil Engineering, Economics, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, History and 3 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £23,500 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at SOAS University of London and 100% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, International Development, Theology & Religious Studies, Cultural Studies and 6 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 57 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science and 49 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses