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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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

Queen Mary University of London

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). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on courses, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and Queen Mary University of London both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Mathematics. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Queen Mary University of London is about £2,650 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 16 and Queen Mary University of London in 5, 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 £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 12 and Queen Mary University of London in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#103
#38
THE World
#134
#26
Guardian UK
#35
1829
Established
1885
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

Queen Mary University of London

85.9%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
32.1%

International

International student share

373
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
18

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

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

58 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Education Studies, English Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Genetics & Genomics, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Management, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Drama & Theatre, Human Geography & Environment, Social Policy & Public Policy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, International Development, Liberal Arts, Linguistics, Statistics, Biochemistry, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Philosophy, Eastern European Languages, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, English Language, English Literature, Healthcare Science, Biology, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sociology & Criminology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Queen Mary University of London is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Dentistry

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£46,500
    67%Satisfaction79%

  • Medicine

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£46,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Queen Mary University of London 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 £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Queen Mary University of London is about £2,650 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Law, Economics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Medicine, Chemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computer Science, History, Physics, Psychology (General) and 46 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 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 Queen Mary University of London?

King's College London, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Nursing (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), Classical Studies, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Theology & Religious Studies, Adult Nursing and 14 more.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 23 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geography (General), Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Materials Engineering, Materials Science and 15 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses