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Norwich
Cambridge · QS World #6
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
6/7
Cambridge
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Cambridge both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Childhood & Youth Studies. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Norwich University of the Arts is about £17,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge 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 £38,000 from University of Cambridge. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge 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 Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
6 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 Cambridge
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,030 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Norwich University of the Arts is about £17,300 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 Cambridge
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£63,50081%Satisfaction94%Architecture
£19,000Salary (3 years)£38,00094%Satisfaction88%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£27,00088%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Norwich University of the Arts is about £17,300 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Music.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cambridge better for Architecture?
Architecture graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £38,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Norwich University of the Arts and 88% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 8 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Marketing and Applied Psychology.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Cambridge teaches 73 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 65 more.
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