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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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.

2/8

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Loughborough

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Loughborough University at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Loughborough University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Film Production & Cinematography. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,750 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#203
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#11
1996
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Loughborough University

81.6%
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
18.4%

International

International student share

23
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
36

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 Institute for Performing Arts

14 countries · 20.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States27.3%
  • 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
  • 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
  • 🇮🇳India4.5%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
VS

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

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.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Loughborough University

  • Business & Management (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £31,750 (PG)

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    3 courses

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £29,500 (PG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £23,100 (PG)

  • Technology & Logistics

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £31,250 (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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
£21,000
Loughborough University
£29,750

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
No data
Loughborough University
£29,500

We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts yet.

Scholarships for International Students

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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Loughborough University: common questions

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Loughborough University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £29,750 at Loughborough University: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £8,750 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 Institute for Performing Arts and Loughborough University?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.

Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Loughborough University offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at Loughborough University?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music and Dance.

What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

Loughborough University teaches 59 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 51 more.

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