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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Aston

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary). Kingston University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Kingston University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Kingston University both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £4,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 16 and Kingston University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £26,500 from Kingston University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and Kingston University in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
#686
#401
THE World
#801
#39
Guardian UK
#67
1895
Established
1899
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aston University, Birmingham

Kingston University

85.2%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
21.9%

International

International student share

169
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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%
VS

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

35 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Chemical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Technology & Logistics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Health & Social Care.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Kingston 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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Kingston University
£18,500

Kingston University is about £4,080 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Kingston University
£18,900

Kingston University is about £5,100 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

Kingston University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction71%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    64%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction78%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Kingston University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Kingston University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £4,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £5,100 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 Kingston University?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences and 23 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Kingston University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £25,500 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 71% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Kingston University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 16 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, History, Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology and 8 more.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Kingston University teaches 32 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Creative Writing, Education Studies and 24 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses