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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

2/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment.

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

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Liverpool both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Norwich University of the Arts is about £13,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 3 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 £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 3 and University of Liverpool in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1845
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

81.8%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
24.1%

International

International student share

134
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

11 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 Liverpool

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Norwich University of the Arts is about £13,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Norwich University of the Arts 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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Norwich University of the Arts is about £13,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Norwich University of the Arts 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre and Childhood & Youth Studies.

Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Norwich University of the Arts and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art and Applied Psychology.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 83 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics and 75 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses