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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Cambridge

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). National Film and Television School is ahead on scholarship.

National Film and Television School vs University of Cambridge at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: National Film and Television School is about £15,300 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
#6
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THE World
#3
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Guardian UK
#2
1971
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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

University of Cambridge

No data
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
32.2%

International

International student share

39
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

National Film and Television School

No published data on international students

    VS

    Cambridge

    96 countries · 32.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China28.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇮🇳India4.7%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and University of Cambridge 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
    University of Cambridge
    £32,890

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

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    University of Cambridge
    £41,300

    National Film and Television School is about £15,300 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

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    Toledo Scholarship

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: National Film and Television School is about £15,300 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 University of Cambridge offer more courses?

    University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

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

    University of Cambridge teaches 79 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 71 more.

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