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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Kingston University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Kingston University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 22 and University of Bedfordshire in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £17,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 19 and Kingston University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
—
#801
THE World
#1001
#67
Guardian UK
#99
1899
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of Bedfordshire

85.4%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
30.1%

International

International student share

390
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

43 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Economics, Human Resource Management, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Social Work, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Music, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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

University of Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,600 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting and 31 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences and 16 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 16 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Language, Biotechnology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology and 8 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses