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London · QS World #686
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.
1/7
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Kingston
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Kingston University at a glance
Arden University and Kingston University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Law. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
Kingston University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
Subjects
13 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.
Arden University
Kingston University
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Psychology (General)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Economics
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Marketing
Information Systems & Data Science
Management
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Human Resource Management
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Kingston University
- £18,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Kingston University
- £18,900
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Arden University vs Kingston University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Kingston University?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management and 1 more.
Does Arden University or Kingston University offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Kingston University?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that Kingston University does not, including Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Arden University?
Kingston University teaches 54 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 46 more.
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