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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

2/10

King's College London

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). King's College London, University of London is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

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

King's College London, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 66 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Medicine. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh is about £2,500 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 21 and The University of Edinburgh in 3, 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 £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 16 and The University of Edinburgh in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#35
#38
THE World
#29
#26
Guardian UK
#17
1829
Established
1583
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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

The University of Edinburgh

85.9%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
41.6%

International

International student share

373
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
112

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

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

66 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Eastern European Languages, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Linguistics, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, International Development, Music, Nursing (General), Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science, Archaeology, Physical Geography & Climate, General Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Applied Psychology, English Language, Marketing, Pharmacology, Statistics, Adult Nursing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Software Engineering, Biology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Healthcare Science, Liberal Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

The University of Edinburgh is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    75%Satisfaction74%

  • Medicine

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£48,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Theology & Religious Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Philosophy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Classical Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or The University of Edinburgh 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 £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: The University of Edinburgh is about £2,500 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 66 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Medicine, Mathematics, Theology & Religious Studies, Physics, History, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Education Studies and 54 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 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 The University of Edinburgh?

King's College London, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dentistry, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Information & Library Studies, English Studies, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science and 6 more.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 50 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Business Studies, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Design & Fashion and 42 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses