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Cambridge
London · QS World #1001
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 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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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
East London
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East London leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is ahead on international.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of East London at a glance
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of East London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Marketing and Drama & Theatre. Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts offers 29 courses across 5 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £10,580 a year cheaper.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is higher.
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of East 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
4 countries · 60.9% international
- 🇨🇳China28.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.1%
- 🇮🇹Italy7.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.1%
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
Subjects
4 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of East London
Design & Fashion
14 coursesTypical fee £21,620 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Marketing
Drama & Theatre
Music
Only at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing 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
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £21,620
- University of East London
- £15,560
University of East London is about £6,060 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £27,800
- University of East London
- £17,220
University of East London is about £10,580 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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of East London
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of East London: common questions
Is Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of East London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £6,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £10,580 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 Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of East London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Marketing, Drama & Theatre and Music.
Does Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of East London offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts lists 29 courses.
What can you study at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts but not at University of East London?
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of East London does not, including Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of East London but not at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
University of East London teaches 60 subject areas that Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and 52 more.
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