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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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

Hull

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, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hull is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Hull both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas.

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

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 22 and University of Hull in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Hull. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hull is higher in 15 and King's College London, University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#575
#38
THE World
#501
#26
Guardian UK
#65
1829
Established
1927
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 Hull

85.9%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
29.9%

International

International student share

373
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
3

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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Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

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 Hull

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Nursing (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Forensic Science, General Engineering, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

University of Hull is about £14,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Hull
£18,500

University of Hull 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 Hull

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction97%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    67%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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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University of Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Economics, Management, Physics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mathematics, Computer Science, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences and 33 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Hull. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Hull. 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 Hull offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hull lists 328 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology and 27 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 16 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 8 more.

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