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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Norwich University of the Arts leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment, international.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,140 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 2 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £18,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1996
Established
1845
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

Norwich University of the Arts

81.6%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
6.3%

International

International student share

23
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 Institute for Performing Arts

14 countries · 20.1% international

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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    27 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Drama & Theatre

    9 courses

    Typical fee £22,750 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Music

    7 courses

    Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

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
Norwich University of the Arts
£18,860

Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
No data
Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000

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

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 Institute for Performing Arts

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction83%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction88%
  • Music

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,140 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 Norwich University of the Arts?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General) and Music.

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Norwich University of the Arts better for Film Production & Cinematography?

Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £18,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 83% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 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 Norwich University of the Arts?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance and Technology & Logistics.

What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 10 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Marketing, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

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