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Norwich
London · Guardian UK #108
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
4/7
West London
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West 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 West London at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of West London both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Film Production & Cinematography. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 4 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £19,000 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 5 and Norwich University of the Arts in 3.
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 West London
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%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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 West London
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Music
1 courseTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Computer Science
Drama & Theatre
3 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Applied Psychology
Childhood & Youth Studies
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 West London
- £16,750
University of West London is about £2,110 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of West London
- £17,250
University of West London is about £6,750 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 West London
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction81%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,00083%Satisfaction70%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50070%Satisfaction82%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00081%Satisfaction85%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction92%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50079%Satisfaction92%Architecture
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,50094%Satisfaction77%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of West London: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,750 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 West London?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology and Childhood & Youth Studies.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of West London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 81% at University of West 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 West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 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 West London?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 2 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Fine Art and Applied Computing.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of West London teaches 56 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 48 more.
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