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Liverpool
London · QS World #851
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
5/7
Arts London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the Arts London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on TEF, employment.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of the Arts London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £9,890 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 0.
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 the Arts London
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%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
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
University of the Arts London
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Music
Business & Management (General)
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £9,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
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 the Arts London
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,50079%Satisfaction76%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,50086%Satisfaction80%Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£20,50076%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £9,890 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Music and Business & Management (General).
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of the Arts London better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 76% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of the Arts London teaches 25 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing and 17 more.
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