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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
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York
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established.
The Northern School of Art vs University of York at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University of York both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being History of Art & Design, Film Production & Cinematography and Design & Fashion. The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £27,500 at University of York: The Northern School of Art is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £27,250 at University of York: The Northern School of Art is about £13,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £15,500 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, against £22,500 from University of York. In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of York is higher.
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 York
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
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
4 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 York
History of Art & Design
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Design & Fashion
Drama & Theatre
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 York
- £27,500
The Northern School of Art is about £14,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of York
- £27,250
The Northern School of Art is about £13,750 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.
The Northern School of Art
University of York
Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£22,50069%Satisfaction78%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£22,00095%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveThe Northern School of Art
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Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
The Northern School of Art vs University of York: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £27,500 at University of York: The Northern School of Art is about £14,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £27,250 at University of York: The Northern School of Art is about £13,750 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 York?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: History of Art & Design, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion and Drama & Theatre.
Is The Northern School of Art or University of York better for Film Production & Cinematography?
Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, and £22,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 69% at The Northern School of Art and 78% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The Northern School of Art or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 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 York?
The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that University of York does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of York but not at The Northern School of Art?
University of York teaches 78 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 70 more.
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