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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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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Birmingham City

scored higher in 0 categories

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King's College London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, courses). Birmingham City University does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

Birmingham City University and King's College London, University of London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Nursing (General). Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 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 £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £13,530 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 14 and Birmingham City University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 7 and Birmingham City University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#37
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THE World
#38
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Guardian UK
#26
N/A
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.

Birmingham City University

King's College London, University of London

No data
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
38.4%

International

International student share

284
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    King's College London

    124 countries · 38.4% international

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

    Subjects

    40 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.

    Birmingham City University

    King's College London, University of London

    Also taught at both: Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Music, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Clinical Specialities, Drama & Theatre, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Biochemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

    Only at Birmingham City 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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    King's College London, University of London
    £32,100

    Birmingham City University is about £13,530 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    King's College London, University of London
    £21,100

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University yet.

    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.

    Birmingham City University

    King's College London, University of London

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Nursing (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction92%

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
      78%Satisfaction75%

    • Economics

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
      77%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
      79%Satisfaction88%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      86%Satisfaction88%

    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
      83%Satisfaction67%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
      95%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      74%Satisfaction91%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction84%

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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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

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £13,530 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 Birmingham City University and King's College London, University of London?

    Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Nursing (General), Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 28 more.

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

    Law graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 28 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care and 20 more.

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

    King's College London, University of London teaches 40 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, History, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 32 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses