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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool Hope University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Music. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Hope University is about £15,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 10 and Liverpool Hope University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1501
THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1844
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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the Arts London

89.3%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
54%

International

International student share

635
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

20 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Performing Arts (General).

Only at Liverpool Hope 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Liverpool Hope University is about £15,660 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Liverpool Hope University is about £14,390 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction76%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Hope University is about £15,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,390 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Music, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Computer Science, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Economics and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Liverpool Hope 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 Liverpool Hope University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 36 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, English Literature, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, History, Politics & International Relations and 28 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Public Relations, Biology, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses