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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 Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

5/11

Brighton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Brighton is ahead on ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Kingston University and University of Brighton both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,790 at University of Brighton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 17 and University of Brighton in 14, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £30,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 21 and University of Brighton in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#901
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#68
1899
Established
1858
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Brighton

85.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

390
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

52 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Economics, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Education Studies, Music, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Teacher Training, Management, Nursing (General), Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Brighton
£18,790

About the same.

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 Brighton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    71%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,790 at University of Brighton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 40 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 74% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Brighton offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Chemistry, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Pharmacology, Dance and 7 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 19 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities, Social Sciences (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses