Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. Birmingham City University is a university in Birmingham, England.
| Kingston University | Birmingham City University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 660 QS World University 2026 # 601 QS World University 2025 # 801 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 1001 QS World University 2026 # 801 Times Higher Education 2025 # 1001 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 801 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 501 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -100 PG Programs -191 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -139 PG Programs -74 Doctorate Programs -12 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.0 % | 52.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-590 IELTS-6.5 PTE-50 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28640 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 15318.9 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15154.3 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9306 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for programs are as follows: Executive MBA : $82,000 LLM : $76,000 Executive Masters : $58,000 MBA : $57,000 Masters in Science : $45,000 Other Degree : $44,000 | Some programs and the average salary are as follows:
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| application requirements | Students should be 18 years on the 1st september of the first year For undergraduate courses students require minimum of 70% while for postgraduate courses they require minimum 6.5 GPA out of 10 Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Submit personal statement Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.8/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.0/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| General Facts | Kingston University | Birmingham City University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 2013 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 38% Male, 62% Female |
| Location Facts | Kingston university has four campuses: Penrhyn road campus, Kingston hill campus, Kingston school of arts, Roehampton Vale campus. Penrhyn road campus is the main campus. | The university has campuses spread across different locations: City centre campus, City South Campus in Edgbaston, Victoria street in Birmhimgam, Margaret street, Bournville, |
| Library | There are three libraries located at different places. The Library and Learning Services at Kingston University supports our students and staff in pursuing their learning, teaching and research ambitions. Library provides access to study spaces, internet, 330,000 books, 275,000 e-books, wide range of databases, 78,000 journals, DVDs etc. | The Learning Centre has a collection of more than 23,000 items containing relevant course books and materials. It has print subscriptions to more than 115 journal titles and electronic access to more than 1,000. It also holds DVDs, reference books, directories, encyclopaedias, tip sheets, advice relating to the final year project, 29 computers with internet access, and binding, printing and photocopying services. Students can access electronic books, full-text electronic journals, newspaper articles, full-text British and international standards, market research reports, legal and bibliographic databases. Most of these can be accessed from both within the building and externally. |
| Campus Life | University does involve a fair amount of studying, but it's also time to have fun, try something new and make friends for life. On campus you can take part in the Union of Kingston Students events, join clubs and societies, and get into the team spirit with sports and fitness. The Union of Kingston Students is dedicated to making your student experience enjoyable and worthwhile. It is the voice of the student body, providing support and running excellent entertainment and activities throughout the year. Kingston University offers a great range of sports and recreational activities for fun and for competition. You can join any number of sports clubs, use first-class sports and fitness facilities, and support your teams and the community. | At Birmingham City University, the university does everything possible to make the students feel welcome and to make the most of their time at the university both academically and socially. The Students’ Union International Student Group runs social activities throughout the year to help students settle in and meet other students with similar interest. You’ll also have many opportunities to learn from Birmingham’s wider creative and business communities in a city which has the UK's largest concentration of businesses outside of London. |
| Hostel | #Micro en-suite - $5040 #Budget en-suite - $6240 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6840 | #Rooms - $6706 |
| Famous Alumni | Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor | Television presenter Kirsten O'Brien, Sports TV presenter Mary Rhodes, Radio and TV presenters Fiona Phillips Investigative journalist Mark Williams-Thomas |
| City Life | London is one of the most exciting cities in the world. With more than 100,000 international students studying in the city and a dynamic culture and history, this is a great place to experience student life. Kingston is one of the safest and most scenic boroughs in London while also being just 30 minutes from the heart of the city. You'll get a peaceful base to study while also having lot of fun exploring central London. With famous theaters, world class museums/galleries and iconic land marks there's plenty to do. When you're ready to take a break from your studies, Kingston provides a huge variety of restaurants and shops locally as well as lovely green spaces where you can relax, such as Regent's Park and Hyde Park. Plus, it's easy to venture to new areas of London via train or bus. London is a center for business, science and creativity - so no matter your subject area or career path their will be great networking and work opportunities to try. | Studying in Birmingham offers you the chance to live and work in the youngest major city in Europe with world-class restaurants, entertainment and shops. Birmingham is home to more than one million people from a range of different cultures and ethnic groups, 40 per cent of this population is 25 and younger. Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the most popular musical theatres in the UK, attracts over 500,000 visitors a year. The famous NEC holds over 500 events and exhibitions per year, including the international Crufts dog show. Birmingham has more than 500,000 works of art in one square mile. Did you know Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice, with 56 kilometres of waterways! The city is in England’s top three most visited places to shop, and is known as one of Europe’s best shopping experiences. |
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