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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

0/3

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 0 categories

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3/3

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.

National Film and Television School vs SOAS University of London at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £680 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1971
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

National Film and Television School

SOAS University of London

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.7%

International

International student share

39
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
27

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.

National Film and Television School

No published data on international students

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    SOAS University of London

    67 countries · 25.7% international

    • 🇨🇳China10.9%
    • 🇮🇳India10.6%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
    • 🇫🇷France3.6%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and SOAS University of London do not teach any of the same subject areas.

    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

    National Film and Television School
    No data
    SOAS University of London
    £23,780

    We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    SOAS University of London
    £25,320

    SOAS University of London is about £680 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Toledo Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    SOAS University of London

    SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: May 2026

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs SOAS University of London: common questions

    Is National Film and Television School or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £680 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.

    Does National Film and Television School or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

    SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at National Film and Television School?

    SOAS University of London teaches 29 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law and 21 more.

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