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Norwich
Egham · QS World #485
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Royal Holloway
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £23,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Norwich University of the Arts
Royal Holloway, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
9 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.
Norwich University of the Arts
Royal Holloway, University of London
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Music
1 courseTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Marketing
Applied Psychology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
Only at Royal Holloway, University of 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
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,940 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,400 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.
Norwich University of the Arts
Royal Holloway, University of London
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00081%Satisfaction83%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00083%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00070%Satisfaction83%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction84%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,50088%Satisfaction82%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50079%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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International Partners Scholarship
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,400 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 Norwich University of the Arts and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Music, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Applied Psychology and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Film Production & Cinematography?
Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £23,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Norwich University of the Arts and 80% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 5 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture and Childhood & Youth Studies.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 51 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 43 more.
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