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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 Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/10

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Kingston University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Kingston University and University of Roehampton both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 10 and University of Roehampton in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £34,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Roehampton is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 8, 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
#801
#67
Guardian UK
#77
1899
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

85.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
46.5%

International

International student share

390
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

39 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Health & Social Care, Management, General Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,650 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 Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction89%

  • Dance

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    76%Satisfaction66%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,650 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and 27 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Roehampton offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 28 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science and 20 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 17 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Applied Computing, English Literature, Theology & Religious Studies, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 9 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses