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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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

VS

2/10

Open

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, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

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

King's College London, University of London and Open University both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 23 and Open University in 2. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £24,500 from Open University. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 17 and King's College London, University of London in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
—
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
—
1829
Established
1969
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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

Open University

85.9%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
0.2%

International

International student share

373
337

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%
VS

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

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

Open University

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Language, Finance & Actuarial Science, International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Classical Studies, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Natural Sciences, Software Engineering, Accounting, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Linguistics, Statistics, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Open 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
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Open University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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

Open University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    75%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction98%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£43,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Open University

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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both King's College London, University of London and Open University?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Ancient Languages and 37 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £24,500 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 96% at Open 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 Open University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that Open University does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Media & Film Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering and 23 more.

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

Open University teaches 19 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Humanities, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Computing & IT, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Combined & General Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care and 11 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses