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Norwich
Canterbury · QS World #415
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
4/7
Kent
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Kent 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 Kent at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Kent both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Kent: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £3,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 4 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 £25,500 from University of Kent. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 5 and University of Kent in 2.
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 Kent
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%
Kent
85 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India9.9%
- 🇨🇳China6.8%
- 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
Subjects
9 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 Kent
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Applied Psychology
1 courseTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (PG)
Architecture
Marketing
Drama & Theatre
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
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 Kent
- £23,500
Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Kent
- £20,700
University of Kent is about £3,300 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 Kent
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction82%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction85%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£37,00081%Satisfaction79%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction77%Architecture
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,50094%Satisfaction90%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)No data79%Satisfaction78%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Kent: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Kent cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Kent: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £3,300 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 Kent?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Architecture, Marketing, Drama & Theatre and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Kent 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 Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 82% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Kent offer more courses?
University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 5 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.
What can you study at University of Kent but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Kent teaches 54 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Biology, Law, Mathematics and 46 more.
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