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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Kingston
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Trinity Laban leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, graduate salary, courses.
Kingston University vs Trinity Laban at a glance
Kingston University and Trinity Laban both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Music, Dance and Personal & Professional Development. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas.
In Dance, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 1 and Trinity Laban in 1.
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
Trinity Laban
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%
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
Subjects
4 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
Trinity Laban
Music
5 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
21 coursesFee not available
Dance
2 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £23,420 (UG)
Personal & Professional Development
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
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
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban 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
Trinity Laban
Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction89%Dance
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50074%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKingston University
View all scholarships →Trinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Kingston University vs Trinity Laban: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Kingston University and Trinity Laban?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Dance, Personal & Professional Development and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Kingston University or Trinity Laban better for Dance?
Dance graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £19,500 from Trinity Laban. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Kingston University and 85% at Trinity Laban. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Kingston University or Trinity Laban offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Trinity Laban?
Kingston University teaches 63 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 55 more.
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