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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Kingston

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Wrexham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Wrexham University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international). Kingston University is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.

Kingston University vs Wrexham University at a glance

Kingston University and Wrexham University both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £5,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £6,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 20 and Wrexham University in 5. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 11 and Wrexham University in 10, with 2 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
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#67
Guardian UK
#110
1899
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

Wrexham University

85.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
22.9%

International

International student share

390
159

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

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

40 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Social Work, Adult Nursing, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Creative Arts (General), Architecture, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Accounting, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Chemical Engineering.

Only at Kingston University

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £5,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £6,400 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

Wrexham University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    89%Satisfaction71%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Wrexham University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £5,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £6,400 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 Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General) and 28 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Wrexham University offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Wrexham University?

Kingston University teaches 27 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Chemistry, Economics, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Creative Writing, Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Biological Sciences (General) and 19 more.

What can you study at Wrexham University but not at Kingston University?

Wrexham University teaches 12 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Crafts & Applied Arts, Food Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and 4 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses