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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

8/10

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Newcastle

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Newcastle University is ahead on ranking, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and Newcastle University both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Newcastle University is about £6,350 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 £30,700 at Newcastle University: King's College London, University of London is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 19 and Newcastle University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £26,500 from Newcastle University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and Newcastle University in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#149
#38
THE World
#144
#26
Guardian UK
#23
1829
Established
1834
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

Newcastle University

85.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
22.1%

International

International student share

373
502

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%
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Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

59 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

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Ancient Languages, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), Classical Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Music, Archaeology, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), English Literature, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Statistics, Accounting, Genetics & Genomics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Asian Languages & Studies, Biochemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Biology, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Newcastle 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
Newcastle University
£25,750

Newcastle University is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Newcastle University
£30,700

King's College London, University of London is about £9,600 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

Newcastle University

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    75%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Dentistry

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£47,500
    67%Satisfaction98%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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

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Deadline: N/A

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Newcastle 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 £25,750 at Newcastle University: Newcastle University is about £6,350 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 £30,700 at Newcastle University: King's College London, University of London is about £9,600 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 Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, History and 47 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or Newcastle University 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 £29,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 85% at Newcastle 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 Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 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 Newcastle University?

King's College London, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, International Development, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Forensic Science and 13 more.

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

Newcastle University teaches 40 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biological Sciences (General) and 32 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses