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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

Kingston

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

4/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Lancashire is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Kingston University and University of Lancashire both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Aerospace Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Kingston University is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 29 and University of Lancashire in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £31,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £20,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 22 and Kingston University in 11, 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
#76
1899
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

85.4%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

390
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Management, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Pharmacy, Children's Nursing, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, General Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, Publishing.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Lancashire
£19,250

Kingston University is about £350 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 Lancashire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction97%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

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Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Kingston University is about £350 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 39 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 88% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lancashire lists 363 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT and 8 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 31 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Dentistry, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 23 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses