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Norwich
Pontypridd · QS World #1201
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
5/7
South Wales
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of South Wales both teach 12 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 South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £6,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University of South Wales in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 6 and Norwich University of the Arts in 3, 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 South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
12 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 South Wales
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Computer Science
Fine Art
Marketing
Applied Computing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Drama & Theatre
Music
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University of South Wales is about £2,660 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
University of South Wales is about £6,100 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 South Wales
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,50089%Satisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00083%Satisfaction87%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00092%Satisfaction94%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50070%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50081%Satisfaction90%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,00086%Satisfaction85%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00079%Satisfaction94%Applied Computing
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50082%Satisfaction80%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,50088%Satisfaction94%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorwich University of the Arts
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USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,660 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £6,100 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Fine Art, Marketing, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Music and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of South Wales better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Architecture and Applied Psychology.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of South Wales teaches 51 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Teacher Training and 43 more.
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