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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on employment.

Norwich University of the Arts vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and The University of Edinburgh both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,740 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 5 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £24,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1845
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
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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

The University of Edinburgh

81.8%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
41.6%

International

International student share

134
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

11 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

The University of Edinburgh

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,740 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Norwich University of the Arts vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Norwich University of the Arts or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,740 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Marketing and Childhood & Youth Studies.

Is Norwich University of the Arts or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Norwich University of the Arts or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art and Applied Computing.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 105 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Law, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 97 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses