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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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

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5/8

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS 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 SOAS University of London at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and SOAS University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General) and Music. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,320 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and SOAS University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1845
Established
1916
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

SOAS University of London

81.8%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
25.7%

International

International student share

134
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

2 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

SOAS 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
SOAS University of London
£25,320

Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,320 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

SOAS University of London

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction82%
  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Norwich University of the Arts vs SOAS University of London: common questions

Is Norwich University of the Arts or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,320 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Business & Management (General) and Music.

Does Norwich University of the Arts or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 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 SOAS University of London?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 12 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre and 4 more.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

SOAS University of London teaches 27 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law and 19 more.

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