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Liverpool
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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.
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on established, employment.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Greater Manchester both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Dance and Music. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 3 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester 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.
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
University of Greater Manchester
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
14 countries · 20.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States27.3%
- 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
- 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
- 🇮🇳India4.5%
- 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
5 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
University of Greater Manchester
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Dance
1 courseTypical fee £21,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £21,540 (UG)
Music
Film Production & Cinematography
Technology & Logistics
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
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
University of Greater Manchester
Dance
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50092%Satisfaction91%Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£17,50076%Satisfaction91%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,00086%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £3,500 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 University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Dance, Music, Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Greater Manchester better for Dance?
Dance graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 91% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 University of Greater Manchester?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Drama & Theatre and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 51 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Computing & IT and 43 more.
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