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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

2/3

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

National Film and Television School leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on courses.

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: National Film and Television School is about £4,890 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
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1971
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

No data
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
54%

International

International student share

39
183

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

    Arts London

    84 countries · 54% international

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

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and University of the Arts 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
    University of the Arts London
    £30,890

    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 the Arts London
    £30,890

    National Film and Television School is about £4,890 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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    University of the Arts London

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    FAQ

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

    Is National Film and Television School or University of the Arts 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 £30,890 at University of the Arts London: National Film and Television School is about £4,890 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 the Arts London offer more courses?

    University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

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

    University of the Arts London teaches 29 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Management, Marketing, Computer Science and 21 more.

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