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London · QS World #901
London · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
7/10
London South Bank
scored higher in 7 categories
3/10
Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.
London South Bank University vs University of the Arts London at a glance
London South Bank University and University of the Arts London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London South Bank University is about £13,490 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London South Bank University is about £11,990 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 2. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London 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
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.
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
13 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
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £16,740 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Computer Science
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Architecture
Drama & Theatre
Marketing
Management
Economics
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Business & Management (General)
Only at London South Bank University
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
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
London South Bank University is about £13,490 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
London South Bank University is about £11,990 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
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction86%Computer Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£26,50090%Satisfaction80%Architecture
£22,500Salary (3 years)£28,50088%Satisfaction81%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,50094%Satisfaction76%Marketing
£24,000Salary (3 years)£23,50077%Satisfaction79%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London South Bank University is about £13,490 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: London South Bank University is about £11,990 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 University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business Studies, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Management, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Psychology (General) and 1 more.
Is London South Bank University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University of the Arts London?
London South Bank University teaches 42 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Law and 34 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at London South Bank University?
University of the Arts London teaches 16 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations and 8 more.
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