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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

7/12

King's College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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5/12

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 7 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary). Lancaster University is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and Lancaster University both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Politics & International Relations and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Lancaster University is about £3,420 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 £24,300 at Lancaster University: King's College London, University of London is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 21 and Lancaster University in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £24,500 from Lancaster University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 16 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#164
#38
THE World
#184
#26
Guardian UK
#10
1829
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

85.9%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
22.4%

International

International student share

373
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
11

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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Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

47 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

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), History, Medicine, Philosophy, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Literature, General Engineering, Management, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Natural Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Statistics, English Language, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Drama & Theatre, Social Policy & Public Policy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Theology & Religious Studies, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Clinical Specialities, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

Lancaster University is about £3,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Lancaster University
£24,300

King's College London, University of London is about £3,200 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

Lancaster University

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction68%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Lancaster 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 £28,680 at Lancaster University: Lancaster University is about £3,420 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 £24,300 at Lancaster University: King's College London, University of London is about £3,200 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business & Management (General), Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Chemistry, Linguistics and 35 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or Lancaster University better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £29,500 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at King's College London, University of London and 89% at Lancaster 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 Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 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 Lancaster University?

King's College London, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Dentistry, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), Information & Library Studies, International Development and 25 more.

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

Lancaster University teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Chemical Engineering, Geography (General), Mechanical Engineering, Operational Research, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Biological Sciences (General), Design & Fashion and 16 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses