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Norwich
Ipswich · Guardian UK #98
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.
5/7
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Suffolk
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Norwich University of the Arts leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, courses). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Suffolk at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of Suffolk both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £8,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 2 and Norwich University of the Arts in 1. 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 Suffolk. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 6 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0.
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 Suffolk
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%
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
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 Suffolk
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £15,690 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,390 (UG)
Computer Science
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Architecture
Childhood & Youth Studies
Applied Psychology
Marketing
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
University of Suffolk is about £3,170 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
University of Suffolk is about £8,790 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 Suffolk
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£19,00089%Satisfaction98%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,00083%Satisfaction94%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00070%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00081%Satisfaction93%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction98%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,00086%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,170 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £8,790 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Marketing and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 98% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at University of Suffolk?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre and Music.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of Suffolk teaches 38 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 30 more.
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