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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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

VS

9/11

York

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Kingston University vs University of York at a glance

Kingston University and University of York both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Chemistry. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £27,500 at University of York: Kingston University is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £27,250 at University of York: Kingston University is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 9. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 11 and University of York 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
#158
#801
THE World
#154
#67
Guardian UK
#20
1899
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of York

85.4%
87.1%

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%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
18.6%

International

International student share

390
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

45 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 York

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Midwifery, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Architecture, Creative Writing, Social Work, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Children's Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Chemical Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston University

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

Kingston University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
University of York
£27,250

Kingston University is about £8,350 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 York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    78%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £27,500 at University of York: Kingston University is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £27,250 at University of York: Kingston University is about £8,350 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 York?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Economics and 33 more.

Is Kingston University or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 22 subject areas that University of York does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Pharmacy and 14 more.

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

University of York teaches 37 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Mathematics, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History and 29 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses