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Norwich
Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Teesside
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs Teesside University at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and Teesside University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,860 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and Teesside University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £18,000 from Teesside University. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 6 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1, with 1 about level.
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
Teesside University
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%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Subjects
8 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
Teesside University
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Computer Science
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Marketing
Music
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £1,860 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- Teesside University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.
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
Teesside University
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£19,50089%Satisfaction89%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00070%Satisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00083%Satisfaction93%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00081%Satisfaction84%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction74%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£18,00086%Satisfaction88%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00079%Satisfaction90%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00088%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorwich University of the Arts
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Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £1,860 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 Teesside University?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Marketing and Music.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or Teesside University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 89% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 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 Teesside University?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 6 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Childhood & Youth Studies.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Teesside University teaches 47 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Business Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science and 39 more.
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