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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

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, courses). University of Plymouth is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Plymouth both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Dentistry. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £12,900 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 £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 19 and University of Plymouth in 1, 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 £21,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 10 and King's College London, University of London in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#691
#38
THE World
#501
#26
Guardian UK
#56
1829
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

85.9%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
11.9%

International

International student share

373
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
10

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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Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

47 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Nutrition & Dietetics, Adult Nursing, English Studies, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Sciences (General), Marketing, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Midwifery, Software Engineering, Statistics, Accounting, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Applied Psychology, Biology, Drama & Theatre.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

University of Plymouth is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Plymouth is about £1,600 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 Plymouth

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Dentistry

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    67%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    75%Satisfaction72%

  • Management

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

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction97%

  • Medicine

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Plymouth 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 £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £12,900 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 £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £1,600 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Economics, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computer Science, Management, Chemistry and 35 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £21,500 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 84% at University of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Plymouth lists 310 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Physics, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Information & Library Studies, International Development, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Classical Studies and 25 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 31 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marine Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Engineering and 23 more.

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