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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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

VS

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.

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QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
1845
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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

81.8%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
16.7%

International

International student share

134
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
32

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%
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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 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    22 courses

    Typical fee £29,900 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    27 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    15 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £27,000 (PG)

  • Music

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    13 courses

    Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

  • Drama & Theatre

    3 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

  • Marketing

    2 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

  • Applied Psychology

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    1 course

    Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £29,300 (PG)

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)£41,000
    81%Satisfaction83%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction80%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
    70%Satisfaction83%
  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction82%
  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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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