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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, employment.

Norwich University of the Arts vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and UCL (University College London) both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 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 £27,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 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.

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1845
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

81.8%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
51.9%

International

International student share

134
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
18

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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UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

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

UCL (University College London)

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at UCL (University College 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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,700 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£51,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Norwich University of the Arts vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Norwich University of the Arts or UCL (University College 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Norwich University of the Arts is about £10,700 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 UCL (University College London)?

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

Is Norwich University of the Arts or UCL (University College London) better for Architecture?

Architecture graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £27,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Norwich University of the Arts and 95% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Norwich University of the Arts or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 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 UCL (University College London)?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre and Applied Psychology.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

UCL (University College London) teaches 98 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 90 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses