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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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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

4/8

Kent

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent and University of West London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Kent is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary; University of West London on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

University of Kent vs University of West London at a glance

University of Kent and University of West London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 18 and University of West London in 2. The widest gap is in Accounting: £32,500 three years after graduating from University of Kent, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 13 and University of Kent in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#415
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1201
#47
Guardian UK
#108
1965
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Kent

University of West London

84%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
27.1%

International

International student share

335
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.

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

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

Subjects

37 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.

University of Kent

University of West London

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Biochemistry, Genetics & Genomics, Management, Software Engineering, Forensic Science, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work.

Only at University of Kent

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

University of Kent
£23,500
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £6,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Kent
£20,700
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £3,450 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.

University of Kent

University of West London

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Kent vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,700 a year at University of Kent and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,450 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 University of Kent and University of West London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Design & Fashion, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre and 25 more.

Is University of Kent or University of West London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from University of Kent, and £28,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University of Kent and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

University of Kent teaches 26 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, History, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Pharmacy, English Literature and 18 more.

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

University of West London teaches 31 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation and 23 more.

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