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 Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

6/11

King's College London

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

5/11

Strathclyde

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Strathclyde is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Strathclyde both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Politics & International Relations. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,350 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 £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: King's College London, University of London is about £9,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 16 and University of Strathclyde in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 14 and King's College London, University of London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
#230
#38
THE World
#351
#26
Guardian UK
#25
1829
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

85.9%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

373
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
0

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

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

44 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Accounting, Clinical & Health Psychology, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science, Clinical Specialities, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £9,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

King's College London, University of London is about £9,150 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Physics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Strathclyde

View all scholarships →

FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Strathclyde 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 £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £9,350 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 £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: King's College London, University of London is about £9,150 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Education Studies, Economics, English Studies, Physics, Chemistry, History, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 32 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 94% at University of Strathclyde. 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 Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?

King's College London, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Dentistry, Medicine, Ancient Languages, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Sciences (General), International Development and 28 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 23 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, French, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture, Social Work and 15 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 Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses