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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 12 datapoints
We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
11/12
Imperial College London
scored higher in 11 categories
1/12
Arts London
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.
Imperial College London vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Imperial College London and University of the Arts London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Biology. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Imperial College London is about £6,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £9,010 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Imperial College London
University of the Arts 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.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
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.
Imperial College London
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
7 coursesTypical fee £32,200 (PG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Biology
15 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £22,180 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Management
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business Studies
Economics
Only at Imperial College 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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Imperial College London is about £6,290 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University of the Arts London is about £9,010 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
University of the Arts London
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)£26,50097%Satisfaction80%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£65,000Salary (3 years)£26,50097%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial 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
University of the Arts London
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Imperial College London vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Imperial College London is about £6,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £9,010 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 University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Biology, Business & Management (General), Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies and Economics.
Is Imperial College London or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Imperial College London or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University of the Arts London?
Imperial College London teaches 34 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 26 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Imperial College London?
University of the Arts London teaches 21 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing and 13 more.
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