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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 West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

6/9

Kingston

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Kingston University vs University of West London at a glance

Kingston University and University of West London both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 23 and University of West London in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Marketing: £27,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £21,500 from University of West London. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 22 and Kingston University in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
—
#801
THE World
#1201
#67
Guardian UK
#108
1899
Established
1860
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 West London

85.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
27.1%

International

International student share

390
338

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 London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

51 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 West London

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Architecture, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Creative Arts (General), Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Dance, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Journalism, Management, Nursing (General), Health & Social Care.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction94%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of West London: common questions

Is Kingston University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 39 more.

Is Kingston University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Kingston University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of West London offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 16 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Pharmacy, Geography (General), Teacher Training and 8 more.

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

University of West London teaches 17 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Medicine, Business Information Systems, Marine Engineering & Technology and 9 more.

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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses