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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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.

2/10

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Loughborough

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on established, international.

Kingston University vs Loughborough University at a glance

Kingston University and Loughborough University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Kingston University is about £11,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Kingston University is about £10,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 16 and Kingston University in 2. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £39,000 from Loughborough University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Loughborough University is higher in 8 and Kingston University in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#203
#801
THE World
#301
#67
Guardian UK
#11
1899
Established
1909
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

Loughborough University

85.4%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

390
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

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

Loughborough University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, General Engineering, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Education Studies, Marketing, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Fine Art, Geography (General), Personal & Professional Development, Pharmacology, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at Loughborough 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
Loughborough University
£29,750

Kingston University is about £11,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Loughborough University
£29,500

Kingston University is about £10,600 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.

Kingston University

Loughborough University

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Loughborough University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Kingston University is about £11,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £29,500 at Loughborough University: Kingston University is about £10,600 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 Kingston University and Loughborough University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Economics and 29 more.

Is Kingston University or Loughborough University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,500 from Loughborough University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 89% at Loughborough University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Loughborough University offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 26 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science and 18 more.

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

Loughborough University teaches 22 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Physics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Materials Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, English Studies, Biomedical Engineering, History and 14 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses