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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

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

UCL (University College London) and University of the Arts London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: UCL (University College London) is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £3,810 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
#851
#22
THE World
#1501
#9
Guardian UK
#52
1826
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 of the Arts London

86.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
54%

International

International student share

1131
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

23 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 of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information & Library Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Information Systems & Data Science, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Business Studies, Creative Writing, Publishing.

Only at UCL (University College London)

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

UCL (University College London)
£29,800
University of the Arts London
£30,890

UCL (University College London) is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

UCL (University College London)
£34,700
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £3,810 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 of the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    95%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Public Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

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 of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: UCL (University College London) is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £3,810 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 of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Economics, Management, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Music and 11 more.

Is UCL (University College London) or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at UCL (University College London) and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

UCL (University College London) teaches 86 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 78 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 6 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Drama & Theatre, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Crafts & Applied Arts and Hair & Beauty Sciences.

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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses