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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

1/9

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

Dundee

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Kingston University is ahead on international.

Kingston University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Kingston University and University of Dundee both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Kingston University is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Kingston University is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 14 and University of Dundee in 12. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £34,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £28,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and Kingston University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#447
#801
THE World
#301
#67
Guardian UK
#37
1899
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of Dundee

85.4%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
17.8%

International

International student share

390
498

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

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

45 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Work, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Biochemistry, Creative Arts (General), Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacology, Information & Library Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Clinical Specialities, General Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Kingston University is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Dundee
£23,700

Kingston University is about £4,800 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Kingston University is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Kingston University is about £4,800 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment and 33 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Kingston University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences and 14 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 25 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Dentistry, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Philosophy, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, History, Medicine and 17 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses