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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

King's College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

King's College London, University of London and University of Wolverhampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 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 Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton 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 £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £2,870 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 Wolverhampton in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £19,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Wolverhampton 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
#1001
#38
THE World
#801
#26
Guardian UK
#85
1829
Established
1827
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

85.9%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
16.1%

International

International student share

373
270

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%
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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

41 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, English Studies, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Pharmacology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Biology, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Clinical Specialities, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Personal & Professional Development.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

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

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £2,870 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 Wolverhampton

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Anatomy & Pathology

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Pharmacology

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

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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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or University of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton 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 £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £2,870 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, History, Business & Management (General), Management, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £42,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at King's College London, University of London and 88% at University of Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Dentistry, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Media & Film Studies and 31 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 27 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Aerospace Engineering and 19 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses