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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

King's College London

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). King's College London, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, courses.

King's College London, University of London vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

King's College London, University of London and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 8 and King's College London, University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £28,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £43,500 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 4 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#62
#38
THE World
#52
#26
Guardian UK
#4
1829
Established
1895
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

85.9%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
63.5%

International

International student share

373
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
25

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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London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

Subjects

23 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Also taught at both: Accounting, Ancient Languages, Statistics, International Development, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Asian Languages & Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, 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
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    91%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£42,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Philosophy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

King's College London, University of London vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London 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 £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is about £2,900 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, History, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 11 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £36,000 from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

King's College London, University of London teaches 57 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 49 more.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at King's College London, University of London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Anthropology, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies and Geography (General).

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses