Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

K
King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

U
University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

King's College London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London and University of Southampton are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. King's College London, University of London is ahead on ranking, established, international, graduate salary; University of Southampton on ranking, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Southampton both teach 62 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Law. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £6,100 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 £31,200 at University of Southampton: King's College London, University of London is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 23 and University of Southampton in 3, 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 £28,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 17 and King's College London, University of London 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
#111
#38
THE World
#129
#26
Guardian UK
#16
1829
Established
1862
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

85.9%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
35.1%

International

International student share

373
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

62 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Clinical & Health Psychology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Medicine, Psychology (General), Management, English Literature, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Nursing (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), English Studies, Healthcare Science, Information & Library Studies, International Development, Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Pharmacology, Statistics, Biochemistry, Biology, Clinical Specialities, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, English Language, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

University of Southampton is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Southampton
£31,200

King's College London, University of London is about £10,100 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 Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Ancient Languages

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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

View all scholarships →

University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Southampton 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 £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £6,100 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 £31,200 at University of Southampton: King's College London, University of London is about £10,100 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 62 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, History, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages and 50 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £28,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 87% at University of Southampton. 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 Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

King's College London, University of London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Dentistry, Anatomy & Pathology, Classical Studies, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Theology & Religious Studies, Forensic Science and 10 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 29 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Marine Engineering & Technology, Business Studies, Children's Nursing and 21 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

K
King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses