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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Kingston

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Stirling

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, employment.

Kingston University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Kingston University and University of Stirling both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Business Studies. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 10 and University of Stirling in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 8 and University of Stirling in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#560
#801
THE World
#501
#67
Guardian UK
#50
1899
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Kingston University

University of Stirling

85.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

390
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

30 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Creative Writing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Human Resource Management, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Publishing, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction68%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction72%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Kingston University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences and 18 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Stirling better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Kingston University and 87% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Stirling offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 37 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Midwifery and 29 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 30 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Biology, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate and 22 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses