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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

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Kingston

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, 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 Portsmouth at a glance

Kingston University and University of Portsmouth both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Building & Construction. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 14, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £27,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £36,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 17 and University of Portsmouth in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#662
#801
THE World
#401
#67
Guardian UK
#55
1899
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

85.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
24.5%

International

International student share

390
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

49 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Adult Nursing, Journalism, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy, Nursing (General), Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Pharmacology, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £300 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 Portsmouth

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £300 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management and 37 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Forensic Science, Biological Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, Geography (General) and 10 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 35 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Language, English Literature, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 27 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses