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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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.

6/10

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, courses). London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, established, employment, graduate salary.

Kingston University vs London South Bank University at a glance

Kingston University and London South Bank University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,900 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 16 and London South Bank University in 6, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £27,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £51,000 from London South Bank University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#901
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#78
1899
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

London South Bank University

85.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
15.6%

International

International student share

390
240

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

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

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.

Kingston University

London South Bank University

Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Accounting, Education Studies, Marketing, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Management, Clinical Specialities, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Kingston University

Only at London South Bank 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
London South Bank University
£17,400

London South Bank University is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
London South Bank University
£18,900

About the same.

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

London South Bank University

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    86%Satisfaction76%

  • Design & Fashion

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

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    71%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

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

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FAQ

Kingston University vs London South Bank University: common questions

Is Kingston University or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,900 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same. 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 London South Bank University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Children's Nursing, Economics and 29 more.

Is Kingston University or London South Bank University better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £51,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Kingston University and 76% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or London South Bank University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at London South Bank University?

Kingston University teaches 26 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Biological Sciences (General) and 18 more.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Kingston University?

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Specialist Clinical Nursing and 6 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses