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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 Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

2/12

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, employment.

Kingston University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Kingston University and University of Bristol both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Economics and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Kingston University is about £12,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Kingston University is about £9,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 21 and Kingston University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 15 and Kingston University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#57
#801
THE World
#80
#67
Guardian UK
#13
1899
Established
1876
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

University of Bristol

85.4%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
33.6%

International

International student share

390
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

41 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Business Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacology, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Kingston University is about £12,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Bristol
£28,460

Kingston University is about £9,560 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 Bristol

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Kingston University is about £12,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Kingston University is about £9,560 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Economics, Design & Fashion, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Management, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering and 29 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Bristol better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £42,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Kingston University and 81% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Bristol offer more courses?

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 18 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 42 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, History, Ancient Languages and 34 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses