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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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King's College London
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction.
Arts University Bournemouth vs King's College London, University of London at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and King's College London, University of London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 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 £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,120 a year cheaper.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
King's College London, University of London
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
King's College London
124 countries · 38.4% international
- 🇨🇳China36.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.1%
- 🇺🇸United States3.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%
Subjects
4 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
King's College London, University of London
Media & Film Studies
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Personal & Professional Development
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- King's College London, University of London
- £32,100
Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,120 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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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
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CMR Fellowship Programme
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs King's College London, University of London: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or King's College London, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £12,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,120 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 Arts University Bournemouth and King's College London, University of London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at King's College London, University of London?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and 1 more.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
King's College London, University of London teaches 76 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies and 68 more.
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