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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

King's College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and Robert Gordon University both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Management and Chemistry. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £13,800 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 £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £2,040 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 10 and Robert Gordon University in 1, 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 £23,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 7 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#1001
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
#81
1829
Established
1729
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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

Robert Gordon University

85.9%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
14.4%

International

International student share

373
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
43

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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Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

30 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

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Sociology & Criminology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Robert Gordon University is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

Robert Gordon University is about £2,040 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

Robert Gordon University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    67%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

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

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Pharmacy

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Robert Gordon 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 £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £13,800 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 £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £2,040 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information & Library Studies, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), General Engineering, Pharmacy and 18 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £23,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 86% at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 50 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics and 42 more.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 21 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art and 13 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses