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Norwich
Lincoln · 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.
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Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Lincoln at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Lincoln both teach 12 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 Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and University of Lincoln in 3. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £25,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 6 and Norwich University of the Arts in 3.
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 Lincoln
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%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Architecture
Childhood & Youth Studies
Drama & Theatre
Marketing
Music
Applied Psychology
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
University of Lincoln is about £560 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
University of Lincoln is about £5,200 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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00083%Satisfaction89%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,50081%Satisfaction73%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00070%Satisfaction82%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction92%Architecture
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,00094%Satisfaction76%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,50088%Satisfaction95%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00079%Satisfaction94%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00088%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorwich University of the Arts
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Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £5,200 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Music and Applied Psychology.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Applied Computing and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Lincoln teaches 69 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Journalism and 61 more.
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