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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

10/11

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Bradford

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Bradford is ahead on scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Bradford both teach 35 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 Bradford offers 211 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 £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £15,210 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 £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £5,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Bradford in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £19,500 from University of Bradford. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Bradford in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#497
#38
THE World
#501
#26
Guardian UK
#64
1829
Established
1966
Yes
Russell Group
No
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

University of Bradford

85.9%
82.9%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
25.1%

International

International student share

373
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacy, Accounting, Adult Nursing, International Development, Social Sciences (General), General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £15,210 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £5,400 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 Bradford

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    67%Satisfaction78%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Pharmacy

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction75%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction78%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Bradford 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 £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £15,210 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 £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £5,400 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences and 23 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Bradford. 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 Bradford offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Education Studies, Physics, Ancient Languages, History, Media & Film Studies and 37 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 14 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Chemical Engineering, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General) and 6 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses