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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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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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

Edge Hill

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs Kingston University at a glance

Edge Hill University and Kingston University both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at Kingston University: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 31 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £18,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £31,500 from Kingston University. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 15 and Edge Hill University in 14, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#686
#1001
THE World
#801
#89
Guardian UK
#67
1885
Established
1899
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

Kingston University

86.5%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
21.9%

International

International student share

210
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

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

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%

Subjects

40 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

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Geography (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Music, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biochemistry, Computing & IT, Management, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Dance, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at Kingston University

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
Kingston University
£18,500

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

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
Kingston University
£18,900

Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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

Kingston University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Psychology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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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Kingston University

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs Kingston University: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or Kingston University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £18,900 at Kingston University: Edge Hill University is about £3,900 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 Kingston University?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 28 more.

Is Edge Hill University or Kingston University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £25,500 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Edge Hill University and 81% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Kingston University?

Edge Hill University teaches 15 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, English Studies, Healthcare Science, History, Medicine and 7 more.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Edge Hill University?

Kingston University teaches 27 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Creative Arts (General) and 19 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses