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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Durham

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, employment.

Durham University vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Durham University and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Marketing. Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Durham University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Durham University is higher in 2 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#85
QS World
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#175
THE World
—
#6
Guardian UK
—
1832
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Durham University

Norwich University of the Arts

90.7%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£43,800
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.6%
6.3%

International

International student share

278
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

102
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.

Durham

86 countries · 32.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
VS

Norwich University of the Arts

18 countries · 6.3% international

  • 🇺🇸United States20%
  • 🇮🇳India11.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
  • 🇨🇳China2.9%

Subjects

6 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.

Durham University

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Computer Science

    13 courses

    Typical fee £35,000 (UG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £33,500 (PG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Marketing

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,500 (PG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Music

    2 courses

    Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    1 course

    Typical fee £34,500 (PG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    1 course

    Typical fee £26,000 (PG)

    1 course

    Fee not available

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

Durham University
£31,000
Norwich University of the Arts
£18,860

Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Durham University
£30,500
Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000

Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,500 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.

Durham University

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Computer Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction81%
  • Music

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    97%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Durham University

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

£53,333

Deadline: N/A

Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

The Global DBA Scholarships

£25,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

Global Grand Challenges Studentships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

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Norwich University of the Arts

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FAQ

Durham University vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

Is Durham University or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,000 a year at Durham University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,500 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 Durham University and Norwich University of the Arts?

Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Childhood & Youth Studies.

Is Durham University or Norwich University of the Arts better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Durham University, and £18,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Durham University and 88% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Durham University or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.

What can you study at Durham University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

Durham University teaches 48 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Business Studies and 40 more.

What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Durham University?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 8 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre and Applied Psychology.

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