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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Norwich University of the Arts

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.

6/8

Imperial College London

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment.

Imperial College London vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Imperial College London and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £5,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
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#8
THE World
—
#5
Guardian UK
—
1907
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

Norwich University of the Arts

88.9%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
6.3%

International

International student share

254
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
VS

Norwich University of the Arts

18 countries · 6.3% international

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

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.

Imperial College London

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Design & Fashion

    7 courses

    Typical fee £32,200 (PG)

    54 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Computer Science

    19 courses

    Typical fee £24,600 (UG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £30,170 (PG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    4 courses

    Typical fee £24,600 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Norwich University of the Arts
£18,860

Norwich University of the Arts is about £5,740 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000

Norwich University of the Arts is about £15,900 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.

Imperial College London

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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Norwich University of the Arts

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FAQ

Imperial College London vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £5,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £15,900 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 Imperial College London and Norwich University of the Arts?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Does Imperial College London or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

Imperial College London teaches 38 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 30 more.

What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Imperial College London?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 10 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

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