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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). London Metropolitan University is ahead on scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and London Metropolitan University both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £12,600 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 £20,000 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 20 and London Metropolitan University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £22,500 from London Metropolitan University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and London Metropolitan University in 5, with 1 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
#601
#26
Guardian UK
#100
1829
Established
1848
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

London Metropolitan University

85.9%
85.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£26,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
75.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
22.8%

International

International student share

373
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
15

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

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%

Subjects

37 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

London Metropolitan University

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Engineering, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Music, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at London Metropolitan 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
London Metropolitan University
£19,500

London Metropolitan University is about £12,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
London Metropolitan University
£20,000

London Metropolitan University is about £1,100 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

London Metropolitan University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction72%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction69%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction61%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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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London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or London Metropolitan 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 £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £12,600 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 £20,000 at London Metropolitan University: London Metropolitan University is about £1,100 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 London Metropolitan University?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Management, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry and 25 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £22,500 from London Metropolitan University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 90% at London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 43 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, History, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology and 35 more.

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

London Metropolitan University teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation and 16 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses