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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University of Sussex both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 4 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £22,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 4 and University of Sussex in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
1845
Established
1961
No
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 Sussex

81.8%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
25.3%

International

International student share

134
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

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 Sussex

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of Sussex
£23,500

University of Sussex is about £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 Sussex

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    70%Satisfaction69%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

Scholarships for International Students

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Norwich University of the Arts

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University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Norwich University of the Arts is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University of Sussex is about £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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Applied Psychology.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £21,000 from University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing and Architecture.

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

University of Sussex teaches 65 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General) and 57 more.

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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses