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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

1/10

King's College London

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). King's College London, University of London is ahead on employment.

King's College London, University of London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

King's College London, University of London and UCL (University College London) both teach 65 subject areas, the largest being Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages and Mathematics. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): UCL (University College London) is about £2,300 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 £34,700 at UCL (University College London): King's College London, University of London is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 14 and King's College London, University of London in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £27,500 from UCL (University College London). Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 13 and UCL (University College London) in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#8
#38
THE World
#22
#26
Guardian UK
#9
1829
Established
1826
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

UCL (University College London)

85.9%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
51.9%

International

International student share

373
1131

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

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

65 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: History, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Education Studies, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Medicine, Microbiology & Cell Biology, General Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Archaeology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Linguistics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Statistics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Classical Studies, English Studies, Pharmacology, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Biology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Forensic Science, International Development, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacy, Healthcare Science, Mental Health Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Genetics & Genomics, English Literature, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Music, Accounting, English Language.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

UCL (University College London) is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

King's College London, University of London is about £13,600 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

King's College London, University of London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or UCL (University College 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): UCL (University College London) is about £2,300 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 £34,700 at UCL (University College London): King's College London, University of London is about £13,600 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 65 subject areas: Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Dentistry, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 53 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or UCL (University College London) better for Ancient Languages?

Ancient Languages graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £31,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at UCL (University College 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 UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 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 UCL (University College London)?

King's College London, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Nursing (General), Natural Sciences, Adult Nursing, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Asian Languages & Studies, Author Studies & Literary Specialisms, Drama & Theatre and 7 more.

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

UCL (University College London) teaches 44 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, French, Planning & Housing, Civil Engineering, Italian, Chemical Engineering, Architecture and 36 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses