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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, courses.

Robert Gordon University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Robert Gordon University is about £12,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Robert Gordon University is about £11,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 5. The widest gap is in Architecture: £24,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#1501
#81
Guardian UK
#52
1729
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University of the Arts London

87.9%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
54%

International

International student share

151
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

17 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Journalism, Public Relations.

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Robert Gordon University is about £12,590 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Robert Gordon University is about £11,830 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    98%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Robert Gordon University is about £12,590 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Robert Gordon University is about £11,830 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 Robert Gordon University and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Management, Computer Science, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cultural Studies and 5 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 34 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Building & Construction and 26 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Performing Arts (General), Biology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing and 4 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses