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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Kingston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international). Kingston University is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.

Kingston University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Kingston University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 15 and University of the West of Scotland in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £26,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 12 and Kingston University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
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#801
THE World
#601
#67
Guardian UK
#115
1899
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

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 West of Scotland

85.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

390
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

35 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Environmental Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Education Studies, Music, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, General Engineering, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Nursing (General), Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 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 West of Scotland

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction100%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Midwifery

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Social Work

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,620 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 West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 23 more.

Is Kingston University or University of the West of Scotland better for Aerospace Engineering?

Aerospace Engineering graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £30,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Kingston University and 100% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Kingston University teaches 32 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Architecture, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 24 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Kingston University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 14 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology and 6 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses