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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

7/10

Kingston

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

Kingston University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Kingston University and University of the Arts London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Kingston University is about £12,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Kingston University is about £11,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#1501
#67
Guardian UK
#52
1899
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of the Arts London

85.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
54%

International

International student share

390
183

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

22 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Fine Art, Management, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism, Information & Library Studies, Publishing.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Kingston University is about £12,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Kingston University is about £11,990 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction76%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Fine Art

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    75%Satisfaction79%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Kingston University is about £12,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Kingston University is about £11,990 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Music, Economics, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture and 10 more.

Is Kingston University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at University of the Arts London?

Kingston University teaches 45 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law and 37 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Kingston University?

University of the Arts London teaches 7 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Crafts & Applied Arts and Hair & Beauty Sciences.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses