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

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

1/10

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Lancaster

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on established.

Kingston University vs Lancaster University at a glance

Kingston University and Lancaster University both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences and Economics. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Kingston University is about £10,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Kingston University is about £5,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 11 and Kingston University in 9, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £35,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#164
#801
THE World
#184
#67
Guardian UK
#10
1899
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Kingston University

Lancaster University

85.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
22.4%

International

International student share

390
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
11

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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

45 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.

Kingston University

Lancaster University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Childhood & Youth Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, General Engineering, Geography (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Pharmacology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Computing & IT, Social Work, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Management, Clinical Specialities, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at Lancaster 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Lancaster University
£28,680

Kingston University is about £10,180 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Lancaster University
£24,300

Kingston University is about £5,400 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.

Kingston University

Lancaster University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction68%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction100%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Lancaster University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Kingston University is about £10,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Kingston University is about £5,400 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 Kingston University and Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Building & Construction, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 33 more.

Is Kingston University or Lancaster University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £31,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 82% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Lancaster University?

Kingston University teaches 22 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science and 14 more.

What can you study at Lancaster University but not at Kingston University?

Lancaster University teaches 26 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, English Literature, Philosophy, Operational Research, Statistics and 18 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses