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title: "London School of Economics vs University of Manchester: Which is more popular by branded search?"
description: "Which is more popular in search, London School of Economics or University of Manchester? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Globally sought UK universities set worldwide. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# London School of Economics vs University of Manchester: Which is more popular by branded search?

Which is more popular in search, London School of Economics or University of Manchester? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Globally sought UK universities set worldwide. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Compared**: London School of Economics and University of Manchester
- **Competitive set**: Globally sought UK universities
- **Market**: Global
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **London School of Economics Share of Search**: 13.6%
- **University of Manchester Share of Search**: 13.6%

## Which is more popular in search, London School of Economics or University of Manchester?

- In August 2026, London School of Economics and University of Manchester were level on Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide, with an estimated 201K branded searches each, at 13.6% estimated Share of Search each.
- London School of Economics was ahead of University of Manchester in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, London School of Economics’ estimated Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide moved from 14.2% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, University of Manchester’s estimated Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide moved from 14.2% to 13.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.

## How did search popularity change for globally sought UK universities worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, London School of Economics lost estimated Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide, from 15.2% to 13.6%.
- In August 2026, University of Manchester lost estimated Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide, from 15.2% to 13.6%.

## Month by month

| Month | London School of Economics estimated searches | London School of Economics Share of Search | London School of Economics rank | University of Manchester estimated searches | University of Manchester Share of Search | University of Manchester rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | 246K | 14.2% | 3 | 246K | 14.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | 201K | 13.4% | 3 | 201K | 13.4% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | 165K | 13.5% | 3 | 165K | 13.5% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 201K | 13.8% | 3 | 201K | 13.8% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 201K | 15.1% | 2 | 201K | 15.1% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 201K | 14.4% | 3 | 201K | 14.4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | 201K | 15% | 3 | 201K | 15% | 4 |
| May 2026 | 201K | 14.5% | 3 | 165K | 11.9% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | 201K | 14.6% | 3 | 201K | 14.6% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | 201K | 15.2% | 3 | 201K | 15.2% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | 201K | 13.6% | 3 | 201K | 13.6% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using London School of Economics’ and University of Manchester’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

- **London School of Economics**: Measured on the search terms “london school of economics” and “lse university”, summed into one figure.
- **University of Manchester**: Measured on the search terms “manchester university” and “university of manchester”, summed into one figure.

- [London School of Economics profile](/demand/global-en/brands/london-school-of-economics)
- [University of Manchester profile](/demand/global-en/brands/university-of-manchester)
- [All globally sought UK universities worldwide](/demand/global-en/categories/globally-sought-uk-universities): The set both shares are measured inside, 10 brands.

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is more popular in search, London School of Economics or University of Manchester?

In August 2026, London School of Economics and University of Manchester were level on Share of Search among globally sought UK universities worldwide, with an estimated 201K branded searches each, at 13.6% estimated Share of Search each.

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