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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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

Leeds Beckett

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, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, employment.

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

King's College London, University of London and Leeds Beckett University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Management. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 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 £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £15,260 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 £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £2,660 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 15 and Leeds Beckett University in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £21,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 7 and Leeds Beckett University in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#1001
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
#70
1829
Established
1824
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Beckett University

85.9%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
19.1%

International

International student share

373
318

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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Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

Subjects

42 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 Beckett University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Music, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, English Studies, International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Accounting, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Classical Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Leeds Beckett 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
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £15,260 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £2,660 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 Beckett University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£42,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    75%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

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 Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or Leeds Beckett 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 £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £15,260 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 £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £2,660 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 Beckett University?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Management, Economics, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology, History, Marketing, Physics and 30 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £21,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 86% at Leeds Beckett 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 Beckett University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 38 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology and 30 more.

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

Leeds Beckett University teaches 25 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Architecture, Civil Engineering and 17 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses