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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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.

9/11

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Swansea

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Swansea University is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and Swansea University both teach 62 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £10,550 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 £22,950 at Swansea University: King's College London, University of London is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 25 and Swansea University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £21,000 from Swansea University. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Swansea University is higher in 13 and King's College London, University of London in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#322
#38
THE World
#301
#26
Guardian UK
#32
1829
Established
1920
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

Swansea University

85.9%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
14.1%

International

International student share

373
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
5

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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Swansea

73 countries · 14.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India25.4%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

Subjects

62 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

Swansea University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Chemistry, Genetics & Genomics, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Classical Studies, English Literature, Biochemistry, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Studies, Management, Nursing (General), Archaeology, Pharmacology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, Environmental Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Linguistics, Human Resource Management, International Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Healthcare Science, Midwifery, Software Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical Specialities, Toxicology, Applied Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Swansea 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
Swansea University
£21,550

Swansea University is about £10,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Swansea University
£22,950

King's College London, University of London is about £1,850 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

Swansea University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction69%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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

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Deadline: N/A

CMR Fellowship Programme

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Deadline: N/A

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Swansea University

History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

See details

Deadline: N/A

PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

See details

Deadline: N/A

Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Swansea 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 £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £10,550 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 £22,950 at Swansea University: King's College London, University of London is about £1,850 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 Swansea University?

Both universities teach 62 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Physics, History, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 50 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £21,000 from Swansea University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 82% at Swansea 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 Swansea University offer more courses?

Swansea University lists 916 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 Swansea University?

King's College London, University of London teaches 18 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Dentistry, Ancient Languages, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science, Music and 10 more.

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

Swansea University teaches 35 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, American & Comparative Studies, Chemical Engineering, Medical Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care and 27 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses