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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/4

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

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1/4

University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University for the Creative Arts both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies and Computer Science. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £3,220 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University for the Creative Arts is higher in 2 and Aberystwyth University in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £20,000 from University for the Creative Arts. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 5 and University for the Creative 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
—
1872
Established
1866
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University for the Creative Arts

No data
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.6%

International

International student share

414
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
1

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

    University for the Creative Arts

    56 countries · 14.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India21.5%
    • 🌐Nepal15.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

    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

    University for the Creative Arts

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at University for the Creative 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
    University for the Creative Arts
    £17,500

    University for the Creative Arts is about £3,220 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University for the Creative Arts
    £18,020

    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

    University for the Creative Arts

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction59%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction88%

    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      82%Satisfaction41%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Marketing

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction68%

    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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    University for the Creative Arts

    2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

    £3,300

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £3,220 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 University for the Creative Arts?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Computer Science, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and Software Engineering.

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

    Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £20,000 from University for the Creative Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Aberystwyth University and 84% at University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University for the Creative Arts?

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

    What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Aberystwyth University?

    University for the Creative Arts teaches 6 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Crafts & Applied Arts, Architecture, Applied Computing and Music.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses