| University of Southampton | Imperial College London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 7.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 81 QS World University 2024 # 97 Times Higher Education 2024 # 78 QS World University 2023 | # 6 QS World University 2024 # 8 Times Higher Education 2024 # 6 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 97 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 90 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 10 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 7 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -36 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -104 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.0 % | 14.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 600 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 SAT - 1300 TOEFL - 92 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 314 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 62 TOEFL - 92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25928 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 36824 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25278 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 47265 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46580 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11537 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #101-110. | Ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Base Salaries By Degree: Executive Masters: $123,000 Executive MBA: $96,000 MBA: $89,000 Masters in Finance: $85,000 Doctorate: $78,000 Bachelor of Arts: $77,000 |
| application requirements | All UG applications are accepted through UCAS, | BMAT score for MBBS and BSc medicine; MAT for BS and MS in Mathematics; at least 2 recommendation letters |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Imperial College Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Southampton | Imperial College London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1862 | 1907 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 62% Male, 38% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus is located on the South coast of England and has other campuses in Winchester and Malaysia. Highfield Campus is set in beautiful green surroundings and is accessible from the city center. | Has a number of campuses situated in the center of London; close to London’s museum district, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park; Campus are located at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Silwood Park, etc. |
| Library | The university library has over 1 million books and 2 million articles and databases. These include both print and electronic resources. | 7 libraries; Central Library at South Kensington; medical libraries at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s Hospital; Silwood Park Campus Library; Science Museum’s library was previously included in the central library |
| Campus Life | The university campuses offer facilities like gym, sports, swimming, concert hall, art gallery, and more. The student union offers over 90 sports clubs and 216 societies. Students are also offered wide variety of opportunities to volunteer through a volunteering bank. The student union also supports students in finding part-time jobs. | More than 380 clubs and societies related to academic, arts & entertainment, charitable, cultural, departmental, faith, indoor, martial arts, media, outdoor, social and sports; Caving, gliding and canoeing are also organized by the college; Student Union runs two bars and a nighclub on campus |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Ensuite Room) - $11142 #Rooms (Studio Room) - $14136 | #Room- 9 months - $8160 |
| Famous Alumni | John Sopel (BBC journalist), Anna Calvi (singer-songwriter), Andrian Newey (Formula One engineer), Justine Greening (former Minister for Women and Equality), Anjem Choudhary (British activist), Alan Whitehead (MP of UK), Sally Clark (Solicitor), David Kurten (politician), Chris Stark (radion One presenter), etc. | Nobel laureates of medicine: Sir Alexander Fleming, Sir Ernst Boris Chain, Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley, Peter Higgs; HG Wells (author); William Crookes (physicist); Thomas Huxley (biologist) |
| City Life | Southampton is one of Britain’s top 5 cities for economic growth, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It has a rich student diversity bringing together students from over 135 nations and cultures. The city offers over 50 parks and greens spaces and is a great place to indulge in sailing and water sports. Portswood high street is the best location for a food junkie offering a variety of cafes and restaurants to chose from. | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2023; the capital city of England; known for Palace of Westminster, Tower of London, London Eye, Arts Galleries, Museum of London, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and various other cultural attractions. The UK parliament and PM’s home is located in London. Unemployment rate was 3.7% in December, 2022 |
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