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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Exeter

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on established.

Kingston University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Kingston University and University of Exeter both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Finance & Actuarial Science. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Kingston University is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Kingston University is about £6,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 11 and Kingston University in 7, with 6 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#136
#801
THE World
#170
#67
Guardian UK
#14
1899
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of Exeter

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
22.2%

International

International student share

390
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

46 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Forensic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Publishing, Software Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Kingston University is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Exeter
£25,550

Kingston University is about £6,650 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 Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction71%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Kingston University is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Kingston University is about £6,650 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 34 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Midwifery, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Music and 13 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 45 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design and 37 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses