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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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.

1/3

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

York St John

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

National Film and Television School vs York St John University at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £14,200 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
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#105
1971
Established
1841
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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

York St John University

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.1%

International

International student share

39
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
1

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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    York St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal33.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
    • 🇮🇳India20.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and York St John University 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
    York St John University
    £14,000

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

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    York St John University
    £11,800

    York St John University is about £14,200 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

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    Toledo Scholarship

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs York St John University: common questions

    Is National Film and Television School or York St John University cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £14,200 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 York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at York St John University but not at National Film and Television School?

    York St John University teaches 49 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Law and 41 more.

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