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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Kingston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

Kingston University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Kingston University and University of Sheffield both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering and Building & Construction. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Kingston University is about £7,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Kingston University is about £12,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 15 and Kingston University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 15 and Kingston University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#82
#801
THE World
#108
#67
Guardian UK
#19
1899
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

85.4%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
28.1%

International

International student share

390
307

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

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

40 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Journalism, Pharmacy, Accounting, Biological Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Kingston University is about £7,330 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Kingston University is about £12,460 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 Sheffield

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Kingston University is about £7,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Kingston University is about £12,460 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Psychology (General) and 28 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Midwifery, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 19 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 37 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, History, Biology, Landscape Architecture & Design, Philosophy and 29 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses