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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Computer Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £14,200 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 £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 22 and University of Portsmouth in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £44,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 12 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
#662
#38
THE World
#401
#26
Guardian UK
#55
1829
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

85.9%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
24.5%

International

International student share

373
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
5

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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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

53 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Physics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Teacher Training, Information Systems & Data Science, International Development, Nursing (General), Social Sciences (General), English Literature, Anatomy & Pathology, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Engineering, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Healthcare Science.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £14,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £2,500 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 Portsmouth

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Portsmouth 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 £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £14,200 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 £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £2,500 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Management, Education Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Ancient Languages and 41 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Portsmouth better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

King's College London, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Medicine, Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Philosophy, English Studies, Classical Studies and 19 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 31 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 23 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses