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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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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

Bournemouth

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, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

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

Bournemouth University and King's College London, University of London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 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 £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £11,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £1,410 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 11 and Bournemouth University in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 8 and Bournemouth University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#37
#401
THE World
#38
#59
Guardian UK
#26
1992
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.

Bournemouth University

King's College London, University of London

80.8%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
38.4%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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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.

Bournemouth University

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Social Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Accounting, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Midwifery, Music, Archaeology, Environmental Sciences, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training.

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Bournemouth University is about £11,410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

Bournemouth University is about £1,410 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.

Bournemouth University

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    73%Satisfaction75%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • General Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Midwifery

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth 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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £11,410 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £1,410 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 Bournemouth University and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Management, Marketing, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, History, Nursing (General) and 23 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Business Information Systems, Design & Fashion and 16 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages and 37 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses