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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Plymouth both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £23,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 4 and University of Plymouth in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1845
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

81.8%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
11.9%

International

International student share

134
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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%
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Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

13 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 Plymouth

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Plymouth is about £4,500 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 Plymouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    81%Satisfaction72%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Drama & Theatre

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £4,500 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Fine Art, Architecture, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 1 more.

Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Plymouth better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of Plymouth does not, including Applied Computing.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 65 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing and 57 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses