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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 Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/12

Kingston

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Southampton

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF.

Kingston University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Kingston University and University of Southampton both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Kingston University is about £7,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Kingston University is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 22 and Kingston University in 10. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 17 and Kingston University in 14, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#111
#801
THE World
#129
#67
Guardian UK
#16
1899
Established
1862
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 Southampton

85.4%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
35.1%

International

International student share

390
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

55 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Creative Arts (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Clinical Specialities, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Kingston University is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Southampton
£31,200

Kingston University is about £12,300 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 Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Kingston University is about £7,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Kingston University is about £12,300 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Media & Film Studies and 43 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Social Work, Pharmacy, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Dance and 4 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 36 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Physics, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Marine Engineering & Technology, Mathematics, Philosophy and 28 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses