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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

3/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.

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

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Gloucestershire both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £1,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University of Gloucestershire in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £19,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 5 and University of Gloucestershire in 3, 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
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1845
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Gloucestershire

81.8%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
18.9%

International

International student share

134
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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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Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

13 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 Gloucestershire

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £1,430 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction100%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Basketball Scholarship

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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £1,430 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Fine Art, Business & Management (General), Music, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Applied Computing and 1 more.

Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Gloucestershire better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 83% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 47 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Law, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 39 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses