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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

King's College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Wrexham University is ahead on satisfaction.

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

King's College London, University of London and Wrexham University both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Biomedical Sciences. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £19,350 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 £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £8,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher in 8 and Wrexham University in 0. The widest gap is in Psychology (General): £37,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, against £15,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 4 and Wrexham University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#37
QS World
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#38
THE World
—
#26
Guardian UK
#110
1829
Established
1887
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

Wrexham University

85.9%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£43,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

38.4%
22.9%

International

International student share

373
159

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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Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

27 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Healthcare Science, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, Teacher Training.

Only at King's College London, University of London

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £19,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

King's College London, University of London
£21,100
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £8,600 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

Wrexham University

  • Law

    £42,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £44,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    75%Satisfaction60%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

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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Wrexham University

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FAQ

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

Is King's College London, University of London or Wrexham University 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 £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £19,350 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 £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £8,600 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 Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General) and 15 more.

Is King's College London, University of London or Wrexham University better for Biomedical Sciences?

Biomedical Sciences graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £20,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at King's College London, University of London and 92% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does King's College London, University of London or Wrexham University offer more courses?

King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

King's College London, University of London teaches 53 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics, Chemistry and 45 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 25 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and 17 more.

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King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses