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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/7
Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 6 categories
1/7
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Heriot-Watt University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on employment.
Heriot-Watt University vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance
Heriot-Watt University and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Games Design & Computer Animation. Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts, so the two cost about the same.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Heriot-Watt University is higher in 1 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1, with 1 about level.
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.
Heriot-Watt University
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.
Heriot-Watt
72 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇮🇳India29.8%
- 🇨🇳China17.1%
- 🇫🇷France6.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
Subjects
8 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.
Heriot-Watt University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
11 coursesTypical fee £20,080 (UG)
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Computer Science
12 coursesTypical fee £25,810 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
1 courseTypical fee £25,480 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Applied Psychology
Only at Heriot-Watt University
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
- Heriot-Watt University
- £20,080
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Heriot-Watt University
- £24,180
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
About the same.
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.
Heriot-Watt University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50078%Satisfaction89%Computer Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction81%Marketing
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHeriot-Watt University
International Merit Scholarship
£500,000
Deadline: N/A
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship
£64,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
£21,800
Deadline: N/A
Future Planner Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
100%
Deadline: May 2026
Norwich University of the Arts
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Heriot-Watt University vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions
Is Heriot-Watt University or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,080 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,180 a year at Heriot-Watt University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts, so the two cost about the same. 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 Heriot-Watt University and Norwich University of the Arts?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Applied Psychology.
Is Heriot-Watt University or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Heriot-Watt University, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Heriot-Watt University and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Heriot-Watt University or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?
Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.
What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Heriot-Watt University teaches 40 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Chemistry and 32 more.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Heriot-Watt University?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 6 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.
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