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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Lincoln

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.

2/7

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

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.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1845
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
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 Lincoln

81.8%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

134
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
21

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

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

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)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction87%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    83%Satisfaction89%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction73%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction82%
  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%Satisfaction92%
  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction76%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction95%
  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction94%
  • Music

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Lincoln

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

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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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