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London · QS World #901
Norwich
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.
4/7
London South Bank
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.
London South Bank University vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance
London South Bank University and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: London South Bank University is about £1,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: London South Bank University is about £5,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and London South Bank University in 2.
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.
London South Bank University
Norwich University of the Arts
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.
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
Subjects
9 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.
London South Bank University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £16,740 (PG)
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Computer Science
Architecture
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Drama & Theatre
Applied Psychology
Only at London South Bank University
Only at Norwich University of the 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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
London South Bank University is about £1,460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
London South Bank University is about £5,100 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.
London South Bank University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50084%Satisfaction89%Computer Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction81%Architecture
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%Satisfaction94%Marketing
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction79%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions
Is London South Bank University or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: London South Bank University is about £1,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: London South Bank University is about £5,100 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 London South Bank University and Norwich University of the Arts?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre and Applied Psychology.
Is London South Bank University or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank University and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
London South Bank University teaches 46 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and 38 more.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at London South Bank University?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 5 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Music.
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