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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Sussex

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, established.

Kingston University vs University of Sussex at a glance

Kingston University and University of Sussex both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Economics. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Kingston University is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £39,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 14 and Kingston University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#273
#801
THE World
#201
#67
Guardian UK
#31
1899
Established
1961
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 Sussex

85.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
25.3%

International

International student share

390
463

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

43 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Chemical Engineering, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of Sussex
£23,500

Kingston University is about £4,600 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 Sussex

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston University

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Kingston University is about £5,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Kingston University is about £4,600 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies and 31 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Sussex better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £30,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Kingston University and 87% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Sussex offer more courses?

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 16 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 33 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Mathematics, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Biology, International Development and 25 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses