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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Durham

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

King's College London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). Durham University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

Durham University and King's College London, University of London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Economics. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 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 £31,000 a year at Durham University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Durham University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Durham University is higher in 13 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £44,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, against £35,000 from King's College London, University of London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 16 and King's College London, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#85
QS World
#37
#175
THE World
#38
#6
Guardian UK
#26
1832
Established
1829
Yes
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.

Durham University

King's College London, University of London

90.7%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£43,800
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
38.4%

International

International student share

278
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
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.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
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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

45 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.

Durham University

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: History, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Classical Studies, Philosophy, Natural Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Engineering, English Literature, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Music, Asian Languages & Studies, Business & Management (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Clinical Specialities, English Language, Liberal Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at Durham 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

Durham University
£31,000
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

Durham University is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

King's College London, University of London is about £9,400 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.

Durham University

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£44,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    96%Satisfaction82%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%SatisfactionNo data

  • Ancient Languages

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • General Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Physics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: Durham University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £9,400 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 Durham University and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Education Studies, Management, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, General Engineering and 33 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham University lists 278 courses.

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

Durham University teaches 9 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Anthropology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Combined & General Studies, Humanities and 1 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing and 27 more.

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