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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

3/7

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.

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

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Hertfordshire both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 3 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 £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1845
Established
1952
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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 Hertfordshire

81.8%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
57.5%

International

International student share

134
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

12 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 Hertfordshire

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £3,360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £6,000 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 Hertfordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    70%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction73%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £6,000 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Music, Fine Art, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Computing and Architecture.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 88% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre and Applied Psychology.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 74 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Law, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations and 66 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses