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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/9

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, graduate salary, courses). University of East London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Kingston University vs University of East London at a glance

Kingston University and University of East London both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Childhood & Youth Studies. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 29 and University of East London in 4. The widest gap is in Midwifery: £34,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £24,000 from University of East London. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 20 and Kingston University in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#1001
#801
THE World
#1001
#67
Guardian UK
#111
1899
Established
1892
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 East London

85.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
49.4%

International

International student share

390
386

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

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

51 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 East London

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Architecture, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Management, Marketing, Social Work, Midwifery, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Drama & Theatre, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Dance, Journalism, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of East London

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 East London
£15,560

University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,680 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 East London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction77%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of East London: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of East London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,680 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 East London?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Law, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry and 39 more.

Is Kingston University or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of East London offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at University of East London?

Kingston University teaches 16 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Pharmacy and 8 more.

What can you study at University of East London but not at Kingston University?

University of East London teaches 13 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Applied Computing, Anatomy & Pathology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems and 5 more.

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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses