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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

7/9

Kingston

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Kingston University and University of Cumbria both teach 29 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 Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 17 and University of Cumbria in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
—
#801
THE World
—
#67
Guardian UK
#101
1899
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

85.4%
80.5%

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%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
2.6%

International

International student share

390
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

29 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Social Work, Children's Nursing, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Health & Social Care, Management.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £2,000 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 Cumbria

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction74%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Midwifery

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction70%

  • Adult Nursing

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction74%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,000 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences and 17 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 85% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 38 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture and 30 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 11 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering and 3 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses