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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

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 South Wales is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of South Wales both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Healthcare Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £15,900 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 £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 14 and University of South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £44,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £19,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 8 and King's College London, University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#1201
#38
THE World
#1201
#26
Guardian UK
#83
1829
Established
1913
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 South Wales

85.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
22%

International

International student share

373
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

39 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: History, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Music, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Community & Specialist Nursing, Biology, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, General Engineering, Midwifery, Statistics.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £3,200 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 South Wales

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Nursing (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    75%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of South Wales 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £15,900 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 £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,200 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Healthcare Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Nursing (General), Education Studies, Chemistry, Management, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 27 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 96% at University of South Wales. 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 South Wales offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of South Wales lists 331 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 41 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Ancient Languages, Anatomy & Pathology and 33 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 24 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 16 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses