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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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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Cambridge
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). The Northern School of Art is ahead on employment.
The Northern School of Art vs University of Cambridge at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University of Cambridge have one subject area in common, History of Art & Design. The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: The Northern School of Art is about £19,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: The Northern School of Art is about £27,800 a year cheaper.
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.
The Northern School of Art
University of Cambridge
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.
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
The Northern School of Art
University of Cambridge
History of Art & Design
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
The Northern School of Art is about £19,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
The Northern School of Art is about £27,800 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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The Northern School of Art vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: The Northern School of Art is about £19,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: The Northern School of Art is about £27,800 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 The Northern School of Art and University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: History of Art & Design.
Does The Northern School of Art or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at University of Cambridge?
The Northern School of Art teaches 5 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at The Northern School of Art?
University of Cambridge teaches 78 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 70 more.
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