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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

10/12

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Huddersfield

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on TEF, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Huddersfield both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Law and Chemistry. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £14,500 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 £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 17 and University of Huddersfield in 2, 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 £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Huddersfield in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#521
#38
THE World
#501
#26
Guardian UK
#51
1829
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

85.9%
81.8%

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%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
18.2%

International

International student share

373
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

50 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: History, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biology, English Literature, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Pharmacy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Archaeology, Genetics & Genomics, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Clinical Specialities, Linguistics, Midwifery, Statistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £14,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £2,400 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 Huddersfield

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    75%Satisfaction72%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Music

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction65%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Huddersfield: common questions

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Huddersfield 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 £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £14,500 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 £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £2,400 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Education Studies, Law, Chemistry, Computer Science, Management, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Dentistry, Economics, Information Systems & Data Science, Music and 38 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 85% at University of Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

King's College London, University of London teaches 30 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Ancient Languages, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), Information & Library Studies, International Development and 22 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 26 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction and 18 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses