KCL vs University of Manchester: admit rates, GPA and how Taiwanese applicants choose
OfferLand users have reported 103 application results for KCL and 122 for University of Manchester; 41 applicants applied to both. The table puts admit rates, admitted applicants’ scores, top fields and programs side by side.
Self-reported sample from OfferLand users, not official school data; figures based on fewer than 5 results are not shown. Data as of 2026-10-22.
Side by side
Admit rate = (admitted + enrolled) ÷ (admitted + enrolled + rejected); waitlisted and pending results are left out. Median GPA and TOEFL count each admitted applicant once. Figures based on fewer than 5 results are not shown.
| Metric | KCL | University of Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| QS ranking (2027) | #37 | #40 |
| Application results | 103 | 122 |
| Applicants | 90 | 106 |
| Admit rate | 92.0% | 87.6% |
| Median GPA (admitted) | 3.68 | 3.67 |
| Median TOEFL (admitted) | 104 | 104 |
| Most-reported fields | Finance & Investment (30),Marketing (25),Business Administration (MBA/MiM) (14),Communication Studies (4) | Business Administration (MBA/MiM) (33),Finance & Investment (16),Business Analytics (16),Marketing (12) |
Most-reported programs
Programs with at least 5 results, by number of results.
KCL
| Program | Results | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing MSc (Master's) | 16 | 93.8% |
| Finance (Asset Pricing) MSc (Master's) | 13 | 100.0% |
| Finance Analytics MSc (Master's) | 11 | 90.9% |
| International Marketing MSc (Master's) | 9 | 88.9% |
| International Management MSc (Master's) | 6 | Too few results |
University of Manchester
Applicants to both schools
41 applicants reported results at both schools: 33 were admitted to KCL, 35 to University of Manchester, and 27 to both.
Of those admitted to both who reported a final choice, 7 chose KCL and 4 chose University of Manchester. A small sample; treat it as a hint only.
AI summary (from OfferLand data and posts on the site, 2026-10-21)
Both UK schools admit most OfferLand applicants: KCL 92% (90 applicants) and Manchester 87.6% (106), with median admit GPAs of 3.68 and 3.67 and a median TOEFL of 104 at both, so the bar looks almost identical. KCL's results lean toward finance and marketing (Digital Marketing and the Finance MSc family), while Manchester's are mostly management programs, followed by finance and business analytics. Of the 41 people who applied to both, 27 were admitted to both; of the 11 who reported a decision, 7 chose KCL and 4 chose Manchester.
- Marketing applicants should note that Manchester's Marketing MSc admitted 55.6% of 9 results, while KCL's Digital Marketing MSc admitted 93.8% of 16.Source: data on this page
- An admit to Manchester's MSc Finance felt KCL was too expensive because of London living costs, and chose Manchester partly after hearing it has many alumni in Taiwan.Source: 專訪 Manchester MSc Finance 2024 錄取生
- A KCL Corporate Finance admit ranked KCL first for its London location, convenience and internship opportunities, and because the program matched their goal of working in corporate finance.Source: 專訪 KCL MSc Finance (Corporate Finance) 2024 錄取生
- An applicant admitted to HR master's programs at both Manchester and KCL chose Manchester, citing lower living costs than London and a convenient city.Source: 專訪 Manchester MSc IHRM & ICR 2024 錄取生
Written by AI from the data on this page and the cited posts and interview reports. It may contain mistakes and is neither official school information nor application advice; check the original posts and the schools’ own announcements.
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