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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

VS

11/12

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF.

Kingston University vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Kingston University and UCL (University College London) both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Kingston University is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Kingston University is about £15,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 21 and Kingston University in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 12 and Kingston University in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#8
#801
THE World
#22
#67
Guardian UK
#9
1899
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

UCL (University College London)

85.4%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
51.9%

International

International student share

390
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

51 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Law, Management, Chemical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical Specialities, Education Studies, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Geography (General), Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacy, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Accounting, Information & Library Studies, Publishing.

Only at Kingston University

Only at UCL (University College London)

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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Kingston University is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Kingston University is about £15,800 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£45,000
    78%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    94%Satisfaction73%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Kingston University or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Kingston University is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Kingston University is about £15,800 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 39 more.

Is Kingston University or UCL (University College London) better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 93% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at UCL (University College London)?

Kingston University teaches 16 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 8 more.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Kingston University?

UCL (University College London) teaches 58 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, French, Politics & International Relations, Planning & Housing, Italian and 50 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses