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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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.

6/8

Birkbeck

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Birkbeck, University of London is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 4 and Birkbeck, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Norwich University of the Arts

85.1%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
6.3%

International

International student share

361
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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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.

Birkbeck, University of London

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Norwich University of the Arts
£18,860

Birkbeck, University of London is about £360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000

Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,150 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction92%
  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction81%
  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    75%Satisfaction88%
  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    75%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Norwich University of the Arts

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Birkbeck, University of London is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Birkbeck, University of London is about £3,150 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Norwich University of the Arts?

Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing and Applied Psychology.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 62 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics and 54 more.

What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 7 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.

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