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Bristol · QS World #761
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.
5/8
Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.
Bristol, UWE vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance
Bristol, UWE and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £3,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 4 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £25,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,000 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 6 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.
Bristol, UWE
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.
Bristol
107 countries · 24.8% international
- 🇮🇳India14%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
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.
Bristol, UWE
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
18 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
9 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
21 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
2 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Fine Art
Architecture
Computer Science
Marketing
Drama & Theatre
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Childhood & Youth Studies
Only at Bristol, UWE
Only at 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
- Bristol, UWE
- £15,750
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
Bristol, UWE is about £3,110 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 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.
Bristol, UWE
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction83%Business & Management (General)
£27,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£31,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction70%Fine Art
£19,500Salary (3 years)£16,50078%Satisfaction86%Architecture
£25,500Salary (3 years)£19,00096%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction81%Marketing
£27,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction79%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBristol, UWE
College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship
£9,000
Deadline: N/A
Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary
£5,760
Deadline: N/A
Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship
50%
Deadline: N/A
College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship
50%
Deadline: N/A
Norwich University of the Arts
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Bristol, UWE vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions
Is Bristol, UWE or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £3,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Bristol, UWE is about £7,750 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 Bristol, UWE and Norwich University of the Arts?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Architecture, Computer Science, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Childhood & Youth Studies.
Is Bristol, UWE or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bristol, UWE or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Bristol, UWE teaches 61 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 53 more.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Bristol, UWE?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Computing, Applied Psychology and Music.
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