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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

6/11

King's College London

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Bath

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, courses). University of Bath is ahead on ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Bath both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Economics. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: King's College London, University of London is about £8,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 10 and King's College London, University of London in 6. 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 University of Bath. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 9 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#125
#38
THE World
#251
#26
Guardian UK
#7
1829
Established
1966
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

85.9%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
23.8%

International

International student share

373
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

35 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Social Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Statistics, Teacher Training.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

About the same.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Bath
£29,500

King's College London, University of London is about £8,400 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 Bath

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • International Development

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Bath 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 £32,000 at University of Bath, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: King's College London, University of London is about £8,400 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 Bath?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Psychology (General), Medicine, Ancient Languages and 23 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Bath 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 £38,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 90% at University of Bath. 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 Bath offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Dentistry, History, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology and 37 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 14 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Business Information Systems and 6 more.

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