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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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 South Bank

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

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

King's College London, University of London and London South Bank University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, Dentistry and Economics. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £14,700 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 £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 6 and London South Bank University in 1, with 3 about level. 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 South Bank University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 6 and London South Bank University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#901
#38
THE World
#601
#26
Guardian UK
#78
1829
Established
1892
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 South Bank University

85.9%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
15.6%

International

International student share

373
240

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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London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

Subjects

31 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 South Bank University

Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Clinical Specialities, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at London South Bank 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 South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £14,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
London South Bank University
£18,900

London South Bank University is about £2,200 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 South Bank University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction66%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 South Bank University

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or London South Bank 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 £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £14,700 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 £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £2,200 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 South Bank University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, Dentistry, Economics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computer Science, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Physics, Chemistry and 19 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or London South Bank 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 South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 89% at London South Bank 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 South Bank University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 49 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Medicine, Ancient Languages, History, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Anatomy & Pathology and 41 more.

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

London South Bank University teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 16 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses