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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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University of the Arts London

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

VS

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.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1996
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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

81.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
54%

International

International student share

23
183

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%
VS

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

    9 courses

    Typical fee £22,750 (UG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    16 courses

    Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

  • Music

    7 courses

    Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £22,180 (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
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)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction76%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction80%
  • Music

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction70%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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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