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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

6/8

Open

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

Open University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Open University and University of the Arts London both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1969
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.

Open University

University of the Arts London

89.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
54%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
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.

Open University

University of the Arts London

Only at Open University

Only at 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

Open University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

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.

Open University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction70%

  • Management

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Open University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Music, Computing & IT, Management, Economics, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Creative Writing and Information & Library Studies.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Open University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Open University teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and 48 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 17 subject areas that Open University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation and 9 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses