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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

3/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (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 Reading at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Reading both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,850 at University of Reading: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,450 at University of Reading: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 5 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 £36,500 from University of Reading. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 7 and University of Reading in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1845
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Reading

81.8%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
18%

International

International student share

134
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

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 Reading

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,990 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Reading
£26,450

Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,450 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 Reading

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
    92%Satisfaction77%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction67%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £25,850 at University of Reading: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,450 at University of Reading: Norwich University of the Arts is about £2,450 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Fine Art, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Architecture, Drama & Theatre and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £26,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 93% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 4 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology and Music.

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

University of Reading teaches 60 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management and 52 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses