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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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

Salford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Salford at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Salford both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 4 and University of Salford in 1. The widest gap is in Technology & Logistics: £24,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £27,500 from University of Salford. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 4 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
1996
Established
1896
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Salford

81.6%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
19.1%

International

International student share

23
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

6 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 Salford

Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £3,960 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
No data
University of Salford
£17,710

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 Salford

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    79%Satisfaction95%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction85%

  • Dance

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    92%Satisfaction100%

  • Technology & Logistics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £3,960 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Dance and Technology & Logistics.

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Salford better for Drama & Theatre?

Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £16,000 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 95% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of Salford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

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

University of Salford teaches 66 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 58 more.

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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts23 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses