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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

9/11

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Brighton is ahead on employment, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Brighton both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £14,850 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 £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 19 and University of Brighton in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 18 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 Brighton in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#901
#38
THE World
#601
#26
Guardian UK
#68
1829
Established
1858
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 Brighton

85.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
14.3%

International

International student share

373
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

43 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Nursing (General), Accounting, Marketing, Pharmacy, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Philosophy, Applied Psychology, Biology, English Literature, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, Midwifery, Statistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £14,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Brighton
£18,790

University of Brighton is about £2,310 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 Brighton

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction81%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction97%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Brighton 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 £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £14,850 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 £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £2,310 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science and 31 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 88% at University of Brighton. 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 Brighton offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Information & Library Studies and 29 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 28 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering and 20 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses