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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

4/10

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Kingston University is ahead on ranking, TEF, established.

Kingston University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Kingston University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 52 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 Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 23 and Kingston University in 10, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 18 and University of Hertfordshire in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#69
1899
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

85.4%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
57.5%

International

International student share

390
468

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

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

52 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Clinical Specialities, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Economics, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Social Work, Architecture, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Accounting, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Journalism, Nutrition & Dietetics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

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

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction77%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction67%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £900 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 40 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 85% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry and 7 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 34 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Physics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 26 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses