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Norwich
Nottingham · QS World #97
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Nottingham
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Nottingham at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Nottingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,800 a year cheaper.
In Architecture, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 1 and University of Nottingham in 0, with 1 about level.
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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
10 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 Nottingham
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (PG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £25,750 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Architecture
3 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Applied Psychology
Music
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Marketing
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,140 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,800 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 Nottingham
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£36,00081%Satisfaction79%Architecture
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,50094%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorwich University of the Arts
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Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Norwich University of the Arts is about £14,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,800 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Applied Psychology, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Marketing.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Nottingham better for Architecture?
Architecture graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £26,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Norwich University of the Arts and 94% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 4 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Applied Computing and Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Nottingham teaches 88 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 80 more.
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