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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Cumbria both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Education Studies. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £16,100 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 £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £4,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £18,500 from University of Cumbria. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Cumbria in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
—
#38
THE World
—
#26
Guardian UK
#101
1829
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

85.9%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
2.6%

International

International student share

373
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
1

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%
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Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

20 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £4,200 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 Cumbria

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction76%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Nursing (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction74%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction74%

  • Midwifery

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    79%Satisfaction95%

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 Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Cumbria 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 £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £16,100 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 £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £4,200 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Computer Science, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering and 8 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 95% at University of Cumbria. 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 Cumbria offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 60 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry and 52 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 20 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Mechanical Engineering and 12 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses