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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 4 categories
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Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and Norwich University of the Arts are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Norwich University of the Arts on TEF, established, employment, courses.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £16,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arts University Bournemouth
Norwich University of the Arts
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
Subjects
7 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Business & Management (General)
Architecture
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,090 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 a year cheaper.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction83%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction88%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£16,50090%Satisfaction86%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction92%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00072%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
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Norwich University of the Arts
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Arts University Bournemouth vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,020 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 Arts University Bournemouth and Norwich University of the Arts?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Business & Management (General) and Architecture.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?
Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 7 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Applied Computing, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.
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