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Birmingham · QS World #416
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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.
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Aston
scored higher in 2 categories
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National Film and Television School
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). National Film and Television School is ahead on scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs National Film and Television School at a glance
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
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.
Aston University, Birmingham
National Film and Television School
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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
National Film and Television School
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Aston University, Birmingham and National Film and Television School do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- National Film and Television School
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- National Film and Television School
- £26,000
Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs National Film and Television School: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or National Film and Television School cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £26,000 at National Film and Television School: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,000 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.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or National Film and Television School offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at National Film and Television School?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 51 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 43 more.
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