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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and Kingston University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Economics. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £13,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £44,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £24,500 from Kingston University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 8 and King's College London, University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#686
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
#67
1829
Established
1899
Yes
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.

King's College London, University of London

Kingston University

85.9%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£31,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
21.9%

International

International student share

373
390

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

King's College London

124 countries · 38.4% international

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

91 countries · 21.9% international

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

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.

King's College London, University of London

Kingston University

Also taught at both: Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Forensic Science, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biochemistry, Teacher Training, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Drama & Theatre.

Only at King's College London, University of London

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

King's College London, University of London
£32,100
Kingston University
£18,500

Kingston University is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Kingston University
£18,900

Kingston University is about £2,200 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.

King's College London, University of London

Kingston University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    67%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction76%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Midwifery

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,500 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £13,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,900 at Kingston University: Kingston University is about £2,200 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 King's College London, University of London and Kingston University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Economics, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Management and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £23,000 from Kingston University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at Kingston University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or Kingston University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Ancient Languages, History and 31 more.

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

Kingston University teaches 26 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Architecture and 18 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses