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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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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.

3/11

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

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

Bristol, UWE and King's College London, University of London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 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 £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £16,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 11 and King's College London, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#37
#601
THE World
#38
#66
Guardian UK
#26
1969
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.

Bristol, UWE

King's College London, University of London

86%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
38.4%

International

International student share

257
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

Bristol, UWE

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, English Literature, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Bristol, UWE is about £16,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

Bristol, UWE is about £4,850 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.

Bristol, UWE

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £16,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £4,850 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 Bristol, UWE and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Economics, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bristol, UWE 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 Bristol, UWE or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Fine Art and 23 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing and 31 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses