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Norwich
Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
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.
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Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 4 categories
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Cumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, international; University of Cumbria on employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Cumbria both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Childhood & Youth Studies. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,860 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £7,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University of Cumbria in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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
University of Cumbria
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Fine Art
Applied Psychology
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £2,860 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University of Cumbria is about £7,100 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 Cumbria
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,00089%Satisfaction74%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00083%Satisfaction77%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction85%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£17,00086%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £2,860 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £7,100 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Fine Art and Applied Psychology.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cumbria better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 74% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 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 Cumbria?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 6 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Applied Computing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Music.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Cumbria teaches 32 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Law and 24 more.
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