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London · QS World #354
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
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.
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
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.
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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
Design & Fashion
1 courseFee not available
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Computer Science
10 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Marketing
Applied Psychology
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
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 data76%Satisfaction92%Computer Science
£38,000Salary (3 years)No data72%Satisfaction81%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50075%Satisfaction88%Marketing
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data75%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirkbeck, 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
Norwich University of the Arts
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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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