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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Kingston University vs University of Kent at a glance

Kingston University and University of Kent both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Economics. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £20,700 at University of Kent: Kingston University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £37,000 from University of Kent. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 12 and University of Kent in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#415
#801
THE World
#401
#67
Guardian UK
#47
1899
Established
1965
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 Kent

85.4%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
16%

International

International student share

390
335

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

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

35 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Marketing, Accounting, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Management, Media & Film Studies, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Social Work, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Kent
£20,700

Kingston University is about £1,800 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 Kent

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    71%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £20,700 at University of Kent: Kingston University is about £1,800 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Law, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemistry, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and 23 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £37,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Kingston University and 79% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Kent offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 32 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and 24 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 28 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Ecology & Conservation, History, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 20 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses