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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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.

0/9

Kingston

scored higher in 0 categories

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9/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Kingston University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Kingston University vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance

Kingston University and Queen's University Belfast both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Civil Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Kingston University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#174
#801
THE World
#198
#67
Guardian UK
#36
1899
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

Queen's University Belfast

85.4%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
21.9%

International

International student share

390
494

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%

Subjects

53 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

Queen's University Belfast

Also taught at both: Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Biological Sciences (General), Pharmacy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Midwifery, Music, Software Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nursing (General), Biochemistry, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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
Queen's University Belfast
£20,800

Kingston University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Queen's University Belfast
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast yet.

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

Queen's University Belfast

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction97%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions

Is Kingston University or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Kingston University is about £2,300 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 Queen's University Belfast?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 41 more.

Does Kingston University or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Queen's University Belfast?

Kingston University teaches 14 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Dance, Fine Art and 6 more.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Kingston University?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 40 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Anthropology, Physics, French, Irish Studies and 32 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses