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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

2/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Exeter

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment.

Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Exeter at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Exeter both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1845
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

81.8%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
22.2%

International

International student share

134
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

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 Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    30 courses

    Typical fee £24,900 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    27 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

  • Computer Science

    8 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    20 courses

    Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

  • Drama & Theatre

    3 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    1 course

    Fee not available

    7 courses

    Typical fee £23,500 (PG)

  • Marketing

    2 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £31,000 (PG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    1 course

    Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

  • Applied Psychology

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £30,000 (PG)

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 Exeter
£24,950

Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Exeter
£25,550

Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,550 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 Exeter

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    92%Satisfaction84%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction84%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    81%Satisfaction83%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Norwich University of the Arts is about £1,550 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Applied Psychology.

Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Exeter better for Drama & Theatre?

Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £21,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Norwich University of the Arts and 95% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 6 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture and Music.

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

University of Exeter teaches 83 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 75 more.

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