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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

8/11

King's College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Dundee

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Dundee both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Dentistry. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £8,950 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 £23,700 at University of Dundee: King's College London, University of London is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Dundee in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £24,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 10 and King's College London, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#447
#38
THE World
#301
#26
Guardian UK
#37
1829
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 Dundee

85.9%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
17.8%

International

International student share

373
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
0

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

45 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: English Studies, Management, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Pharmacology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical Specialities, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £8,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Dundee
£23,700

King's College London, University of London is about £2,600 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction74%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

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

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction97%

  • Philosophy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Dundee 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 £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £8,950 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 £23,700 at University of Dundee: King's College London, University of London is about £2,600 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Economics, Dentistry, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, History, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Computer Science and 33 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at University of Dundee. 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 Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?

King's College London, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Clinical & Health Psychology, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Social Sciences (General), International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Policy & Public Policy and 27 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 25 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Ecology & Conservation, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General) and 17 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses