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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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.

1/8

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

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). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction.

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

Birmingham Newman University and King's College London, University of London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Education Studies. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 7 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £37,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 4 and Birmingham Newman University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#37
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THE World
#38
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Guardian UK
#26
1968
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

King's College London, University of London

87.1%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
38.4%

International

International student share

140
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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    King's College London

    124 countries · 38.4% international

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

    Subjects

    20 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 Newman University

    King's College London, University of London

    Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing.

    Only at Birmingham Newman 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 Newman University
    No data
    King's College London, University of London
    £32,100

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

    Postgraduate

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

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman 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 Newman University

    King's College London, University of London

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£42,000
      67%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£44,500
      83%Satisfaction75%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Theology & Religious Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    • English Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      93%Satisfaction94%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      93%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and King's College London, University of London?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Computer Science, History, Business & Management (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, English Studies, Accounting and 8 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or King's College London, University of London better for Psychology (General)?

    Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £37,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Birmingham Newman University and 88% 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 Newman 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 Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 7 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work and Humanities.

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

    King's College London, University of London teaches 60 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry and 52 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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