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London · QS World #686
London
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
Kingston
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Law
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Law leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, courses.
Kingston University vs The University of Law at a glance
Kingston University and The University of Law both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,600 at The University of Law: Kingston University is about £700 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, the two are about level. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 2 and The University of Law in 2.
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
The University of Law
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
12 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
The University of Law
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (PG)
2 coursesFee not available
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business Studies
Computing & IT
Finance & Actuarial Science
Mental Health Nursing
Software Engineering
Only at Kingston University
Only at The University of Law
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- The University of Law
- £19,600
Kingston University is about £700 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
The University of Law
Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University vs The University of Law: common questions
Is Kingston University or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,600 at The University of Law: Kingston University is about £700 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 The University of Law?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.
Is Kingston University or The University of Law better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £23,000 from The University of Law. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Kingston University and 89% at The University of Law. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Kingston University or The University of Law offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at The University of Law?
Kingston University teaches 55 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 47 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at Kingston University?
The University of Law teaches 1 subject area that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations.
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