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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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

Salford

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford 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 Salford at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Salford 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 Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £6,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University of Salford in 1, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £29,000 from University of Salford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 6 and University of Salford in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
1845
Established
1896
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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 Salford

81.8%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
19.1%

International

International student share

134
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £1,820 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £6,290 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 Salford

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction74%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction76%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction71%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £1,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £6,290 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Marketing, Applied Computing, Music, Applied Psychology and 1 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £19,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of Salford does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies.

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

University of Salford teaches 59 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 51 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses