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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Edge Hill University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

Edge Hill University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Edge Hill University is about £15,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 9 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1001
THE World
#1501
#89
Guardian UK
#52
1885
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Edge Hill University

University of the Arts London

86.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
54%

International

International student share

210
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

16 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.

Edge Hill University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Computing & IT.

Only at Edge Hill University

Only at University of the Arts 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

Edge Hill University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Edge Hill University is about £15,890 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.

Edge Hill University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    67%Satisfaction80%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Edge Hill University is about £15,890 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 Edge Hill University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Management, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Biology and 4 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Edge Hill University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of the Arts London?

Edge Hill University teaches 39 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 31 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Edge Hill University?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts and 5 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses