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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/12

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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4/12

Derby

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Derby is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Derby both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £15,200 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 £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 16 and University of Derby in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £20,500 from University of Derby. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 11 and King's College London, University of London in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#1201
#38
THE World
#601
#26
Guardian UK
#80
1829
Established
1851
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

85.9%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
14.3%

International

International student share

373
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

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 Derby

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Management, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Software Engineering, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biology, Clinical Specialities, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, English Language, Midwifery.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £15,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Derby
£17,500

University of Derby is about £3,600 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 Derby

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    67%Satisfaction78%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction73%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Derby 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 £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £15,200 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 £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,600 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Economics, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Marketing, History, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 31 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,500 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Derby. 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 Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

King's College London, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General) and 29 more.

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

University of Derby teaches 31 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing and 23 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses