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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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

SOAS University of London

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, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). SOAS University of London is ahead on scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and SOAS University of London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and Asian Languages & Studies. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £8,320 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 £25,320 at SOAS University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £4,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 9 and SOAS University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £28,000 from SOAS University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 5 and SOAS University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#458
#38
THE World
#401
#26
Guardian UK
#86
1829
Established
1916
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

SOAS University of London

85.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
25.7%

International

International student share

373
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

22 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

SOAS University of London

Also taught at both: Theology & Religious Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Linguistics, Archaeology, Liberal Arts.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at SOAS 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

SOAS University of London is about £8,320 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
SOAS University of London
£25,320

King's College London, University of London is about £4,220 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

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Music

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • International Development

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Liberal Arts

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction85%

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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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £8,320 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 £25,320 at SOAS University of London: King's College London, University of London is about £4,220 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Law, Ancient Languages, Economics, History, Management, Music, International Development, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 10 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or SOAS University of London 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 £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 90% at SOAS 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 SOAS University of London offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 58 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Physics, Psychology (General), Chemistry and 50 more.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 7 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies and Biological Sciences (General).

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses