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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Kingston University vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Kingston University and Leeds Beckett University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £460 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 23 and Leeds Beckett University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £34,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £27,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 15 and Leeds Beckett University in 10, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#801
#67
Guardian UK
#70
1899
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

Leeds Beckett University

85.4%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
19.1%

International

International student share

390
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

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

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

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.

Kingston University

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: Management, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Accounting, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Journalism, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Dance, Health & Social Care, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at Leeds Beckett 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
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Leeds Beckett University is about £460 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

Leeds Beckett University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction65%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    98%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Leeds Beckett University is about £460 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 Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Law, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Architecture and 32 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £23,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 65% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Leeds Beckett University?

Kingston University teaches 23 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 15 more.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at Kingston University?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 23 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, English Literature, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Performing Arts (General) and 15 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses