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Norwich
Southampton · QS World #111
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
Southampton
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Southampton both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £21,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 4 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 Southampton
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%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
11 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 Southampton
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Marketing
Fine Art
Music
Applied Computing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Architecture
Applied Psychology
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 Southampton
- £26,000
Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,140 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,200 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 Southampton
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,50089%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50092%Satisfaction80%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£47,00081%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£47,00070%Satisfaction76%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,00079%Satisfaction88%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£21,50086%Satisfaction99%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction90%Applied Computing
No dataSalary (3 years)£47,00082%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
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Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
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Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
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Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Norwich University of the Arts is about £7,200 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 Southampton?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Fine Art, Music, Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Architecture and Applied Psychology.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Southampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £21,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre and Childhood & Youth Studies.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Southampton teaches 80 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 72 more.
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