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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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

Northumbria

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). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment.

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

King's College London, University of London and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,250 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 11 and King's College London, University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#528
#38
THE World
#401
#26
Guardian UK
#53
1829
Established
1969
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

85.9%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
24.5%

International

International student share

373
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
7

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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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

49 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Business & Management (General), English Studies, Accounting, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Language, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Music, Healthcare Science, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £1,250 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction70%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction97%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,250 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £1,250 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Economics, History, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies and 37 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 73% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Management, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), Information & Library Studies and 23 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 22 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 14 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses