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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Kingston
scored higher in 3 categories
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Royal Academy of Music
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University and Royal Academy of Music, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Kingston University is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses; Royal Academy of Music, University of London on established, satisfaction, international.
Kingston University vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London at a glance
Kingston University and Royal Academy of Music, University of London have one subject area in common, Music. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Royal Academy of Music, University of London offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Kingston University is about £11,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,250 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Kingston University is about £11,350 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Kingston University
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Royal Academy of Music
32 countries · 49.7% international
- 🇨🇳China20.8%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
- 🇦🇺Australia6.5%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
Subjects
1 subject 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
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Music
5 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
50 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
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
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £29,900
Kingston University is about £11,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £30,250
Kingston University is about £11,350 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
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London: common questions
Is Kingston University or Royal Academy of Music, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Kingston University is about £11,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,250 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Kingston University is about £11,350 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 Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Kingston University or Royal Academy of Music, University of London offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
Kingston University teaches 66 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 58 more.
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