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Birmingham · QS World #416
London · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
8/10
Aston
scored higher in 8 categories
2/10
Arts London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of the Arts London is ahead on international, courses.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University of the Arts London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Marketing. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £8,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,890 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 1 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 1 about level.
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
University of the Arts London
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%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
11 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Business Studies
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Marketing
Computer Science
Economics
Psychology (General)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Management
Business & Management (General)
Information Systems & Data Science
Media & Film Studies
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
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Aston University, Birmingham is about £8,310 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,890 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University of the Arts London
Marketing
£28,500Salary (3 years)£23,50079%Satisfaction79%Computer Science
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,50085%Satisfaction80%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,50084%SatisfactionNo dataInformation Systems & Data Science
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,50084%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £8,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Aston University, Birmingham is about £6,890 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Marketing, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Business & Management (General), Information Systems & Data Science and Media & Film Studies.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of the Arts London better for Marketing?
Marketing graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Aston University, Birmingham and 79% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of the Arts London?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 40 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 32 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University of the Arts London teaches 18 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 10 more.
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