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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 10 categories

VS

2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

Queen Mary University of London vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of the Arts London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Economics and Business Studies. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Queen Mary University of London is about £1,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#851
#134
THE World
#1501
#35
Guardian UK
#52
1885
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Queen Mary University of London

University of the Arts London

84.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
54%

International

International student share

622
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

15 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of the Arts London

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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

Queen Mary University of London
£29,450
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Queen Mary University of London is about £1,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Queen Mary University of London vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Queen Mary University of London is about £1,440 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 Queen Mary University of London and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Management and 3 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Queen Mary University of London and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Queen Mary University of London teaches 66 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Studies, History and 58 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 14 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 6 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses