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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 Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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.

6/10

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Chester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Chester is ahead on established, employment, international, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Chester at a glance

Kingston University and University of Chester both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 28 and University of Chester in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £25,000 from University of Chester. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 18 and University of Chester in 12, 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
#1501
#67
Guardian UK
#91
1899
Established
1839
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 Chester

85.4%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
28.7%

International

International student share

390
329

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

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

48 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 Chester

Also taught at both: Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Music, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Children's Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Clinical Specialities, Dance, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950

University of Chester is about £3,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Chester
£15,500

University of Chester is about £3,400 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 Chester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Chester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £3,400 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 Chester?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Law, Computer Science, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 36 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 79% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Chester offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chester lists 329 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Architecture and 11 more.

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

University of Chester teaches 25 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Animal Science, History, Agriculture & Land Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Theology & Religious Studies and 17 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses