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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

10/11

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Roehampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on international.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Roehampton both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,150 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 £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 1. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 14 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 Roehampton in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#1001
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
#77
1829
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
46.5%

International

International student share

373
296

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

32 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Accounting, Human Resource Management, English Literature, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £15,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £9,850 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 Roehampton

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction66%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £44,500Salary (3 years)No data
    67%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Roehampton 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 £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,150 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 £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £9,850 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Media & Film Studies, History, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 20 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Roehampton better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at King's College London, University of London and 83% at University of Roehampton. 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 Roehampton offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 48 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science and 40 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Architecture and 16 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses