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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/8

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 8 categories

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0/8

University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts does not lead in any category where both have data.

UCL (University College London) vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University for the Creative Arts both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £16,680 a year cheaper.

In Fine Art, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University for the Creative Arts is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 3 and University for the Creative Arts in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
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#22
THE World
—
#9
Guardian UK
—
1826
Established
1866
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

UCL (University College London)

University for the Creative Arts

86.5%
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
14.6%

International

International student share

1131
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
1

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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

University for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India21.5%
  • 🌐Nepal15.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

Subjects

11 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.

UCL (University College London)

University for the Creative Arts

Only at UCL (University College London)

Only at University for the Creative Arts

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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University for the Creative Arts
£17,500

University for the Creative Arts is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University for the Creative Arts
£18,020

University for the Creative Arts is about £16,680 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.

UCL (University College London)

University for the Creative Arts

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction41%

  • Business Studies

    £38,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction59%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

UCL (University College London) vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

Is UCL (University College London) or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £12,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £16,680 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 UCL (University College London) and University for the Creative Arts?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering and Music.

Is UCL (University College London) or University for the Creative Arts better for Fine Art?

Fine Art graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £19,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at UCL (University College London) and 41% at University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does UCL (University College London) or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University for the Creative Arts?

UCL (University College London) teaches 98 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 90 more.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at UCL (University College London)?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 3 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Applied Computing.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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