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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

9/11

King's College London

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Reading

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Reading is ahead on employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Reading both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Finance & Actuarial Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £6,250 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 £26,450 at University of Reading: King's College London, University of London is about £5,350 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 Reading 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 £27,500 from University of Reading. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Reading in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#196
#38
THE World
#201
#26
Guardian UK
#33
1829
Established
1892
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

85.9%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
18%

International

International student share

373
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
1

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

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

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 Reading

Also taught at both: Clinical & Health Psychology, English Literature, Information & Library Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Computer Science, International Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Archaeology, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Classical Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacology, English Language, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Drama & Theatre, Biology, Linguistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

University of Reading is about £6,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Reading
£26,450

King's College London, University of London is about £5,350 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 Reading

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Reading 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £6,250 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 £26,450 at University of Reading: King's College London, University of London is about £5,350 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Economics, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, History, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Chemistry, Management, Ancient Languages, Marketing and 35 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Reading better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £32,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at King's College London, University of London and 82% at University of Reading. 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 Reading offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

King's College London, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Physics, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, English Studies and 25 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 23 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Food Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Ecology & Conservation and 15 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses