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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

King's College London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established). Aberystwyth University is ahead on TEF, courses, scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs King's College London, University of London at a glance

Aberystwyth University and King's College London, University of London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £11,380 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 17 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 11 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#37
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THE World
#38
#62
Guardian UK
#26
1872
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

King's College London, University of London

No data
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
38.4%

International

International student share

414
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
10

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    King's College London

    124 countries · 38.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China36.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%

    Subjects

    40 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    King's College London, University of London

    Also taught at both: Management, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Environmental Sciences, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Biology, English Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Genetics & Genomics, Mental Health Nursing, English Language.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at King's College London, University of London

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    King's College London, University of London
    £32,100

    Aberystwyth University is about £11,380 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    King's College London, University of London
    £21,100

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    King's College London, University of London

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
      87%Satisfaction91%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      97%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
      84%Satisfaction75%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
      73%Satisfaction86%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Human Geography & Environment

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      94%Satisfaction92%

    • Physical Geography & Climate

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      96%Satisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction84%

    • Accounting

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      98%Satisfaction91%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    King's College London, University of London

    Alexandros Petersen Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Organ Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    CMR Fellowship Programme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs King's College London, University of London: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or King's College London, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £11,380 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 Aberystwyth University and King's College London, University of London?

    Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, History, Economics, Physics, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 28 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or King's College London, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

    Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £30,500 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 90% at King's College London, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at King's College London, University of London?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 26 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 18 more.

    What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Aberystwyth University?

    King's College London, University of London teaches 40 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing and 32 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses