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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 Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

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Kingston

scored higher in 0 categories

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Liverpool

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Kingston University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Kingston University and University of Liverpool both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Kingston University is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Kingston University is about £11,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £32,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 15 and Kingston University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#139
#801
THE World
#143
#67
Guardian UK
#28
1899
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

85.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
24.1%

International

International student share

390
793

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

45 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Management, Clinical Specialities, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Kingston University is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Kingston University is about £11,100 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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Kingston University is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Kingston University is about £11,100 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Music, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 33 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Kingston University and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 14 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 49 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Classical Studies, French and 41 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses