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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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
6/7
Oxford
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on employment.
The Northern School of Art vs University of Oxford at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University of Oxford both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Creative Arts (General). The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: The Northern School of Art is about £30,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £38,430 at University of Oxford: The Northern School of Art is about £24,930 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 Oxford
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
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
Subjects
5 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.
The Northern School of Art
University of Oxford
Design & Fashion
Film Production & Cinematography
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
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 Oxford
- £43,600
The Northern School of Art is about £30,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
The Northern School of Art is about £24,930 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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The Northern School of Art vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £43,600 at University of Oxford: The Northern School of Art is about £30,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £38,430 at University of Oxford: The Northern School of Art is about £24,930 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 Oxford?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
Does The Northern School of Art or University of Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?
The Northern School of Art teaches 1 subject area that University of Oxford does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at The Northern School of Art?
University of Oxford teaches 74 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 66 more.
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