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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 3 categories
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Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Richmond American University London and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Richmond American University London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary; University of the Arts London on satisfaction, employment, courses.
Richmond American University London vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of the Arts London both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Marketing, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 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 £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Richmond American University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Richmond American University London is about £12,390 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 1 and Richmond American University London in 0, with 1 about level.
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.
Richmond American University London
University of the Arts 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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
7 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.
Richmond American University London
University of the Arts London
Marketing
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
Business Studies
Economics
Psychology (General)
Only at Richmond American University 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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Richmond American University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Richmond American University London is about £12,390 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.
Richmond American University London
University of the Arts London
Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50079%Satisfaction79%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00077%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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Richmond American University London vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Richmond American University London is about £13,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Richmond American University London is about £12,390 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 Richmond American University London and University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Marketing, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Business Studies, Economics and Psychology (General).
Does Richmond American University London or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at University of the Arts London?
Richmond American University London teaches 7 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, History of Art & Design, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Richmond American University London?
University of the Arts London teaches 22 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Management, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing and 14 more.
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