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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University of the Arts London

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.

6/10

Middlesex

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

Middlesex University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Middlesex University and University of the Arts London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Middlesex University is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Middlesex University is about £13,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and Middlesex University in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £21,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £18,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#74
Guardian UK
#52
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University of the Arts London

87.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
54%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

18 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.

Middlesex University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Performing Arts (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Middlesex University is about £13,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Middlesex University is about £13,290 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.

Middlesex University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Middlesex University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Middlesex University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Middlesex University is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Middlesex University is about £13,290 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 Middlesex University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Computer Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Management, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art and 6 more.

Is Middlesex University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Middlesex University but not at University of the Arts London?

Middlesex University teaches 47 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems, Law, Medicine, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science and 39 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Middlesex University?

University of the Arts London teaches 11 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture, Public Relations, Biology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing and 3 more.

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