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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on employment, international.

Kingston University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Kingston University and University of Aberdeen both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Management. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Kingston University is about £2,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Kingston University is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacology: £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £35,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#288
#801
THE World
#201
#67
Guardian UK
#22
1899
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Aberdeen

85.4%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.8%

International

International student share

390
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

40 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

University of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, General Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

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

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Kingston University is about £4,100 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    71%Satisfaction100%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    74%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Kingston University is about £2,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Kingston University is about £4,100 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 University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Economics, Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and 28 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Kingston University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Kingston University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation and 19 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Kingston University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 40 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Celtic Studies, History, Ancient Languages and 32 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses