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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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

Aberdeen

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, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Aberdeen is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £11,300 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 £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: King's College London, University of London is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 18 and University of Aberdeen in 3, with 2 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 University of Aberdeen. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 13 and King's College London, University of London in 8, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#288
#38
THE World
#201
#26
Guardian UK
#22
1829
Established
1495
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

University of Aberdeen

85.9%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

373
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
3

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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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

51 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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Teacher Training, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Archaeology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, General Engineering, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics & Genomics, Human Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Toxicology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

University of Aberdeen is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

King's College London, University of London is about £1,900 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Dentistry

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    67%SatisfactionNo data

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Aberdeen 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 £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £11,300 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 £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: King's College London, University of London is about £1,900 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Management, English Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), History, Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, Dentistry and 39 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Aberdeen 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 University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Aberdeen lists 597 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 University of Aberdeen?

King's College London, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), International Development, Biomedical Engineering, Classical Studies, English Literature, Natural Sciences and 21 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 29 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Celtic Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering and 21 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses