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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Middlesex 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

Middlesex

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, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on satisfaction.

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

King's College London, University of London and Middlesex University both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Medicine. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £14,900 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 £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 11 and Middlesex University in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £20,000 from Middlesex University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 7 and King's College London, University of London in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#901
#38
THE World
#501
#26
Guardian UK
#74
1829
Established
1878
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

Middlesex University

85.9%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
29.6%

International

International student share

373
294

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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Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%

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

Middlesex University

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Nursing (General), Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Clinical Specialities, General Engineering, International Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Teacher Training, Midwifery, Music, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development, Statistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Middlesex 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
Middlesex University
£17,200

Middlesex University is about £14,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Middlesex University
£17,600

Middlesex University is about £3,500 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

Middlesex University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction70%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    67%Satisfaction82%

  • Nursing (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Middlesex University: common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or Middlesex 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 £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £14,900 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 £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £3,500 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 Middlesex University?

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

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,000 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 38 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, History, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Social Sciences (General) and 30 more.

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

Middlesex University teaches 23 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 15 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses