Kingston University London is a public research university located within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, in South West London, England. Cardiff Metropolitan University, commonly referred to as Cardiff Met, is a university located in the city of Cardiff.
| Kingston University | Cardiff Metropolitan University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 601 QS World University 2024 # 601 QS World University 2023 # 801 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 1201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2022 |
| Subject Strength | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 945 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 801 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 1001 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 907 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 1001 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -109 PG Programs -214 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -58 |
| Acceptance Rate | 30.0 % | 64.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 GRE updated-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 TOEFL-88 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-51 SAT-1100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17616 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17301.2 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26606 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 15314.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16417.7 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 713 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary for programs are as follows: Degree Average Salary Executive MBA $82,000 LLM $76,000 Executive Masters $58,000 MBA $57,000 Masters in Science $45,000 Other Degree $44,000 | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Science: $50,000 MBA: $37,000 Masters in Finance: $34,000 Masters in Management: $33,000 Bachelor of Arts: $32,000 Bachelor of Science: $29,000 |
| 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 Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 4 reviews | 5.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Kingston University | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 1996 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 44% Male, 56% Female | 45% Male, 55% 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. | University has three locations: Llandaff campus, Cyncoed campus and Plas Gwyn residential campus. |
| 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. | Library provides access to various resources like e-books, publications, journals, research papers, databases etc. |
| 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. | A busy campus that has benefitted from millions of pounds worth of recent investment in learning, teaching and social spaces; offering excellent sporting facilities, on-site shop, and places to eat. The campus is located approximately 2 miles from the centre of Cardiff, surrounded by parks, playing fields and the historic village of Llandaff. The Plas Gwyn accommodation campus is close by. Cardiff Met has established itself as one of the leading universities for sport in the UK. University offers a unique performance environment, focused on ensuring you achieve both your sporting and academic aspirations, setting the foundations for your future.Whether you want to live in Cardiff Met halls, or need help finding a place to live, the dedicated accommodation team will help. Offering an award-winning Res Life community, the team aims to make living in halls one of the best experiences of your university life. The student union supports the students in enjoying activities including sports, societies, workshops, volunteering and more. The student union aims to make your student experience with us as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible. |
| Hostel | #Micro en-suite - $4600 #Budget en-suite - $5680 #En-suite - $6320 #Standard - $6640 | #Room Rent - $561 |
| Famous Alumni | Ben Barnes, actor and singer Chris McCausland, stand-up comedian and actor | Blandina Khondowe, actor and activist Rory Burns, international cricketer Chris Elmore, Member of the UK Parliament |
| 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. | As the Welsh capital, Cardiff plays host to a wide variety of events. From major sporting fixtures such as the UEFA Champions League Final, Six Nations Rugby, championship boxing and WWE (arriving this September), to major theatre productions, big-name touring comedy acts, and musicians. Top this off with a variety of quirkier events such as music concerts at Cardiff Castle, street food festivals, pop-ups, and secret cinemas, and you’ll find that there’s always something different to do here. Cardiff’s big city attitude combined with its small city benefits make it the ideal place to live, work and study. |
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