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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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King's College London
scored higher in 5 categories
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Buckingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Buckingham is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
King's College London, University of London vs University of Buckingham at a glance
King's College London, University of London and University of Buckingham both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, History and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: King's College London, University of London is about £12,300 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 £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £4,620 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 3 and University of Buckingham in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £25,500 from University of Buckingham. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 5 and King's College London, University of London in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Buckingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
24 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 Buckingham
Law
22 coursesTypical fee £33,850 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
History
9 coursesTypical fee £29,000 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
20 coursesTypical fee £30,990 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £51,800 (UG)
Economics
15 coursesTypical fee £38,300 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £42,800 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Medicine
13 coursesTypical fee £43,890 (UG)
4 coursesFee not available
Mathematics
14 coursesTypical fee £30,990 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,540 (PG)
Education Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £21,100 (PG)
4 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (PG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Management
10 coursesTypical fee £38,300 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £16,480 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Social Policy & Public Policy
Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Literature, Philosophy, English Studies, Teacher Training, Author Studies & Literary Specialisms, Personal & Professional Development.
Only at King's College London, University of London
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
King's College London, University of London is about £12,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
University of Buckingham is about £4,620 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 Buckingham
Law
£42,000Salary (3 years)£25,50091%Satisfaction92%History
£29,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction96%Politics & International Relations
£30,500Salary (3 years)£30,50090%Satisfaction86%Economics
£37,000Salary (3 years)£30,50086%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£37,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction88%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£44,500Salary (3 years)No data67%Satisfaction99%Accounting
£35,000Salary (3 years)£30,00091%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKing'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
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CMR Fellowship Programme
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University of Buckingham
Beloff Scholarship
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Coase Scholarship
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Congdon Scholarship
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Diversity in Computing Bursary
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Gregory Scholarship
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FAQ
King's College London, University of London vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is King's College London, University of London or University of Buckingham 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 £44,400 at University of Buckingham: King's College London, University of London is about £12,300 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 £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £4,620 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, History, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Psychology (General), Medicine, Mathematics, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 12 more.
Is King's College London, University of London or University of Buckingham better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £25,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at University of Buckingham. 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 Buckingham offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Buckingham lists 153 courses.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at University of Buckingham?
King's College London, University of London teaches 56 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Dentistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing and 48 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at King's College London, University of London?
University of Buckingham teaches 7 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Humanities, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Computing, History of Art & Design, Business Studies, Computing & IT and Cultural Studies.
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