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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Lancaster

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

Lancaster University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Lancaster University and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Lancaster University is about £2,210 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Lancaster University is about £6,590 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £35,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
#851
#184
THE World
#1501
#10
Guardian UK
#52
1964
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Lancaster University

University of the Arts London

88.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
54%

International

International student share

526
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

17 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.

Lancaster University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Creative Writing.

Only at Lancaster 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

Lancaster University
£28,680
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Lancaster University is about £2,210 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Lancaster University
£24,300
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Lancaster University is about £6,590 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.

Lancaster University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Lancaster University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Lancaster University is about £2,210 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Lancaster University is about £6,590 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 Lancaster University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Management, Architecture, Cultural Studies and 5 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Lancaster 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 Lancaster University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Lancaster University teaches 54 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Law, Chemical Engineering and 46 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology and 4 more.

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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses