London South Bank University is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom.
| London South Bank University | University of Westminster | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 851 QS World University 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2023 # 801 QS World University 2023 | # 711 QS World University 2024 # 701 QS World University 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 801 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 801 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2022 # 601 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 569 for Engineering by Round University Ranking 2020 # 380 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -147 PG Programs -82 | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -68 |
| Acceptance Rate | 17.0 % | 18.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 PTE-60 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 SAT-1180 TOEFL-92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 15956.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15785.4 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 35816 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 19771 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17360 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39734 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 72% of the graduates get employed within 15 months of graduation. The median graduate salary is around 26,400 Euros. More than 7000 graduates are sponsored by employers. | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Doctorate: $106,000 Executive MBA: $83,000 Masters in Science: $61,000 Masters in Finance: $60,000 Bachelor (Other): $54,000 LLM: $53,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | London South Bank University | University of Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1892 | 1838 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 41% Male, 59% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has three campuses: Southwark, Croydon and Havering. | Westminster has four main campuses, three of which are in central London. The Regent Campus, The Marylebone Campus, The Cavendish Campus, The Harrow Campus are the four campuses. |
| Library | There are three libraries with one library located on each campus. Southwark campus library contains book collections for all subjects as well as extensive study spaces and bookable group study rooms. Havering campus library collection covers healthcare and nursing-related subjects. In all the libraries offer over 1000 study spaces, 120,000 electronic journals and databases plus over 195,000 books. | The university Library Guides website provides detailed information and links to helpful books, journals, websites and other resources specific to your course or subject. The university has three libraries at Cavendish campus, Harrow campus and Marylebone campus. |
| Campus Life | LSBU offers you a chance to make an exciting and fulfilled life in the world’s most unique city. London offers something for everyone. University residences are surrounded by some of the best food, art, sport and nightlife in the capital. Each of the university's Schools offers unique and exciting facilities, designed to improve your learning experience and make you industry-ready. From film studios to engineering labs, electron microscopes to design workshops and hospital simulations, our teaching provides you with real world, cutting-edge facilities and equipment. The Student Life Centre (SLC) is space for socialising, key student services and employability support. Get together with friends and grab lunch in Grads Café, which serves hot food all day, or have a drink in The Venue Bar. The SLC is also home to Students' Union and the 85+ student-run clubs and societies on campus. The university's dedicated and experienced Careers Service helps you find work placements and jobs with top blue chip companies and valued public and voluntary organisations. | University’s aim is to support students during their studies to function well in the world; experience positive relationships and have a sense of purpose. The university understands that student life can be stressful and commitments outside of University can sometimes be just as demanding as your studies. Through a range of advice, guidance and support services University can help you in looking after your physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing; they are all connected and equally important. University of Westminster Students' Union (UWSU) was founded in 1966 as The Polytechnic Students' Union. The union also operates a bar, The Undercroft, and the Loft venue, located on the Harrow Campus. The union has hosted to numerous musical events and gigs including Fleetwood Mac, and most notably the first and only encounter between Cream and Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Smoke Radio is a student-run radio station at the University of Westminster. The university has grounds in Chiswick on the Thames with boat house, tennis courts, athletics track and about 12 pitches. There are sports pitches and a sports hall at the Harrow campus while the Regent Campus has a gym, badminton courts and offers sports, martial arts and yoga classes. |
| Hostel | #Superior Ensuite - $11650 #Standard room - $7317 #Queen's room - $7943 #Ensuite - $8906 | #Room ( High end apartments ) - $25034 #Rooms - $9585 |
| Famous Alumni | Sir David Adjaye, architect | Sinclair Beecham and Julian Metcalfe (co-founders of Pret à Manger) Wilfred Cass (businessman and philanthropist) Raya Abirached (celebrity journalist, and host of the hit TV talent show Arabs Got Talent) Charlie Brooker (BAFTA-nominated broadcaster) |
| City Life | More than 950 million people call London home. Around 37% of people currently living in the capital were born outside the UK, making it home to a staggering number of diverse nationalities and ethnicities, with some estimates putting the number of different languages spoken at more than 300 – more than any other metropolis. This makes London one of the world’s cultural capitals. Some of the most visited London attractions include the Tate Modern in Southwark, the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, the National Gallery in Westminster and Southbank Centre. London ranks second in the world for the quality of its transport system, outranked only by Singapore but ahead of Stockholm, Hong Kong, Paris and New York. No matter where you are in London, every district is easily accessible via overground trains, airport transfers, buses, trams, the DLR and, of course, the London Underground. With over half of the UK's FTSE companies and over 100 of Europe's largest businesses having their headquarters in central London, the capital is a massive talent hub. | From business and finance to fashion, art, music, cinema and sport, London is where things tend to happen first. Studying at Westminster means that your classroom goes well beyond the walls of the university and everything that London has to offer is on your doorstep. London really will be your campus, and is also an ideal place from which to explore the rest of the UK and Europe. On average students can spend around £475 per week on rent and living costs in London. This might be more than you expected. A third of all the UK’s archives are housed in London, including the National Archives, which date back to the 11th century. Among the city’s 380 public libraries is the British Library, within walking distance of our central London campuses, and home to the Magna Carta, one of the most famous documents in the world. With over 200 professional theatres, you could visit a different show every weekend. London can be an excellent springboard for your future career. It's the financial and creative capital of the world, and home to 75% of Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and organisations across almost every professional sector imaginable. |
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