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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

3/7

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the Arts London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.

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

Norwich University of the Arts and University of the Arts London both teach 12 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 the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 6 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 2, 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
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1845
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

81.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
54%

International

International student share

134
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

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 the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,030 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,890 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction80%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction80%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction80%
  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction79%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction76%
  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction85%
  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction79%
  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction70%
  • Architecture

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £12,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Norwich University of the Arts is about £6,890 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 the Arts London?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Applied Psychology and Childhood & Youth Studies.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 17 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Management, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Business Studies and 9 more.

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