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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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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.

2/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

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

Edge Hill University and King's College London, University of London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Politics & International Relations. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill 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, Edge Hill University is higher in 8 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#37
#1001
THE World
#38
#89
Guardian UK
#26
1885
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.

Edge Hill University

King's College London, University of London

86.5%
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
38.4%

International

International student share

210
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

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

Subjects

37 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.

Edge Hill University

King's College London, University of London

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Literature, Healthcare Science, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Biochemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
King's College London, University of London
£32,100

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
King's College London, University of London
£21,100

Edge Hill University is about £6,100 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.

Edge Hill University

King's College London, University of London

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£44,500
    80%Satisfaction67%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%SatisfactionNo data

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction84%

  • English Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

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

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £21,100 at King's College London, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £6,100 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 Edge Hill University and King's College London, University of London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Medicine, Teacher Training, Computer Science, Management, Biomedical Sciences, History, Media & Film Studies and 25 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £42,000 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 18 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Children's Nursing, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Ecology & Conservation and 10 more.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 43 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Dentistry, Economics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General) and 35 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses