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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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.

5/10

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London and University of South Wales are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. SOAS University of London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of South Wales on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

SOAS University of London vs University of South Wales at a glance

SOAS University of London and University of South Wales both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Law. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £7,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £7,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 6 and University of South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 5 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
#1201
#401
THE World
#1201
#86
Guardian UK
#83
1916
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

84.1%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
22%

International

International student share

296
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

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 South Wales

Only at SOAS University of London

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £7,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

SOAS University of London
£25,320
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £7,420 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 South Wales

  • Law

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

SOAS University of London vs University of South Wales: common questions

Is SOAS University of London or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £7,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,320 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £7,420 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Music, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 3 more.

Is SOAS University of London or University of South Wales better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £20,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at SOAS University of London and 96% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does SOAS University of London or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, International Development, Theology & Religious Studies and 6 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 48 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 40 more.

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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses