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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Aston

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on TEF, employment.

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

Aston University, Birmingham and King's College London, University of London both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Economics. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 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 £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 13 and Aston University, Birmingham in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, 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, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 10 and King's College London, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#37
#401
THE World
#38
#39
Guardian UK
#26
1895
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

King's College London, University of London

85.2%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
38.4%

International

International student share

169
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

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

Subjects

38 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), English Language, English Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Linguistics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Pharmacy, Healthcare Science, Mental Health Nursing, Statistics.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

King's College London, University of London is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

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.

Aston University, Birmingham

King's College London, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Medicine

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    84%Satisfaction67%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    64%Satisfaction84%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £9,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £2,900 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 Aston University, Birmingham and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medicine, History, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 26 more.

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

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £30,500 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Aston University, Birmingham 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 Aston University, Birmingham or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

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

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 13 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion and 5 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 42 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Dentistry, Education Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology and 34 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses