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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science and Fine Art. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,860 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and Aberystwyth University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £18,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 4 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
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#62
Guardian UK
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1872
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

Norwich University of the Arts

No data
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
6.3%

International

International student share

414
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Norwich University of the Arts

    18 countries · 6.3% international

    • 🇺🇸United States20%
    • 🇮🇳India11.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
    • 🇨🇳China2.9%

    Subjects

    8 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Norwich University of the Arts

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Norwich University of the Arts
    £18,860

    Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,860 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Norwich University of the Arts
    £24,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Norwich University of the Arts

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction83%
    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction81%
    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      82%Satisfaction86%
    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      92%Satisfaction88%
    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Norwich University of the Arts

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,860 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 Aberystwyth University and Norwich University of the Arts?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Fine Art, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing and Applied Psychology.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Norwich University of the Arts better for Film Production & Cinematography?

    Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £18,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 83% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 58 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and 50 more.

    What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Norwich University of the Arts teaches 6 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Music.

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