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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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

Staffordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, international.

Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Staffordshire both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University of Staffordshire in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £16,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £18,000 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 5 and University of Staffordshire in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1845
Established
1914
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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 Staffordshire

81.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
4.1%

International

International student share

134
287

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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Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

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 Staffordshire

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £1,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 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 Staffordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction63%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction68%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £6,500 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Applied Computing, Fine Art, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music and Childhood & Youth Studies.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Architecture and Drama & Theatre.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 40 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Law, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering and 32 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses