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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bangor

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on satisfaction.

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

Bangor University and King's College London, University of London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Politics & International Relations. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 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 £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bangor University is about £14,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bangor University is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 20 and Bangor University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 12 and King's College London, University of London in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#37
#501
THE World
#38
#46
Guardian UK
#26
1884
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

King's College London, University of London

87%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
38.4%

International

International student share

329
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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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

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.

Bangor University

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Pharmacology, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Linguistics, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bangor 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

Bangor University
£18,000
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Bangor University is about £14,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

Bangor University is about £2,100 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.

Bangor University

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Dentistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,500
    97%Satisfaction67%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Medicine

    No dataSalary (3 years)£48,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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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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Deadline: N/A

CMR Fellowship Programme

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bangor University is about £14,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bangor University is about £2,100 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 Bangor University and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Ancient Languages, Economics, Medicine, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences and 23 more.

Is Bangor University or King's College London, University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Bangor University and 91% at King's College London, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 17 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Design & Fashion and 9 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Nursing (General) and 37 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses