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Norwich
Aberdeen · QS World #288
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.
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Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 1 category
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Aberdeen
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Aberdeen both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science and Music. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 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 £20,500 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1.
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
University of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
5 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
University of Aberdeen
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Music
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,940 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
University of Aberdeen is about £1,000 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
University of Aberdeen
Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction77%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorwich University of the Arts
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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,000 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 University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Music, Marketing and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Aberdeen 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 £20,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Norwich University of the Arts and 91% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 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 University of Aberdeen?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 9 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Aberdeen teaches 75 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 67 more.
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