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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of the Arts London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business Studies. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 12 and Liverpool John Moores University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#61
Guardian UK
#52
1823
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 John Moores University

University of the Arts London

86.1%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
54%

International

International student share

325
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

22 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 John Moores University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Economics, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Liverpool John Moores University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 John Moores University
£18,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 a year cheaper.

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 John Moores University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £12,640 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 John Moores University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Management, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Fine Art, Journalism, Music, Architecture, Biology and 10 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Liverpool John Moores University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of the Arts London?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Mathematics and 48 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of the Arts London teaches 7 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and Publishing.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses