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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

5/10

Kingston

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University and University of Greenwich are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Kingston University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, courses; University of Greenwich on ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Kingston University and University of Greenwich both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Kingston University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 16, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £27,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 17 and University of Greenwich in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#791
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#79
1899
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

85.4%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

390
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Economics, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Teacher Training, Architecture, Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Music, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Pharmacy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Drama & Theatre, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Software Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Greenwich
£19,450

Kingston University is about £550 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    78%Satisfaction89%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Kingston University is about £550 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Management and 36 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Greenwich better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Kingston University and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 11 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 24 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Healthcare Science, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Food & Beverage Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design and 16 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses