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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

6/10

King's College London

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Bristol is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Bristol both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Economics and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University of Bristol is about £800 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 £28,460 at University of Bristol: King's College London, University of London is about £7,360 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Bristol in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £26,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 16 and King's College London, University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#57
#38
THE World
#80
#26
Guardian UK
#13
1829
Established
1876
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

University of Bristol

85.9%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
33.6%

International

International student share

373
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

55 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Social Policy & Public Policy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Music, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sociology & Criminology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Classical Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Information & Library Studies, Pharmacology, Biology, Archaeology, Healthcare Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Statistics, Eastern European Languages, Human Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Asian Languages & Studies, Linguistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

University of Bristol is about £800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Bristol
£28,460

King's College London, University of London is about £7,360 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 Bristol

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£44,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Dentistry

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    67%Satisfaction98%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Bristol 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 £31,300 at University of Bristol: University of Bristol is about £800 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 £28,460 at University of Bristol: King's College London, University of London is about £7,360 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Mathematics, Economics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Management, Dentistry, Anatomy & Pathology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Education Studies and 43 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Bristol better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £34,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Bristol. 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 Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

King's College London, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Nursing (General), International Development, Biomedical Engineering, English Literature, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 17 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 28 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design, Mechanical Engineering, Welsh Studies and 20 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses