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London · QS World #37
Leeds
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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King's College London
scored higher in 8 categories
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Leeds Arts
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University does not lead in any category where both have data.
King's College London, University of London vs Leeds Arts University at a glance
King's College London, University of London and Leeds Arts University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Music, Marketing and Business & Management (General). King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £14,100 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 £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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
Leeds Arts University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Subjects
4 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
Leeds Arts University
Music
Marketing
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
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
- King's College London, University of London
- £32,100
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
Leeds Arts University is about £14,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
Leeds Arts University is about £2,800 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
Leeds Arts University
Music
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction65%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKing'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
Leeds Arts University
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King's College London, University of London vs Leeds Arts University: common questions
Is King's College London, University of London or Leeds Arts 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 £18,000 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £14,100 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 £18,300 at Leeds Arts University: Leeds Arts University is about £2,800 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 Leeds Arts University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Marketing, Business & Management (General) and Drama & Theatre.
Is King's College London, University of London or Leeds Arts University better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £19,500 from Leeds Arts University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at King's College London, University of London and 65% at Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts University offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Leeds Arts University?
King's College London, University of London teaches 76 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies and 68 more.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at King's College London, University of London?
Leeds Arts University teaches 7 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art, Applied Computing and Crafts & Applied Arts.
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