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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

King's College London

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and Liverpool Hope University both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £16,870 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 £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,600 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 16 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £20,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 11 and King's College London, University of London in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
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#38
THE World
#1501
#26
Guardian UK
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1829
Established
1844
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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

Liverpool Hope University

85.9%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
8%

International

International student share

373
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
4

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%
VS

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

Subjects

36 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

Liverpool Hope University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Philosophy, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £16,870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £4,600 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

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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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Liverpool Hope 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 £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £16,870 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 £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,600 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Computer Science, Economics, History and 24 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 80% at Liverpool Hope 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 Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 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 Liverpool Hope University?

King's College London, University of London teaches 44 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science and 36 more.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 20 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, History of Art & Design, Dance, Social Work, Health & Social Care and 12 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses