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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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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University for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 0 categories

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7/7

Roehampton

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts does not lead in any category where both have data.

University for the Creative Arts vs University of Roehampton at a glance

University for the Creative Arts and University of Roehampton both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,020 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £6,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 2 and University for the Creative Arts in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,500 three years after graduating from University for the Creative Arts, against £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University for the Creative Arts is higher in 5 and University of Roehampton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#77
1866
Established
1841
No
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.

University for the Creative Arts

University of Roehampton

78.8%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.4%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.6%
46.5%

International

International student share

194
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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.

University for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

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

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

10 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.

University for the Creative Arts

University of Roehampton

Only at University for the Creative Arts

Only at University of Roehampton

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

University for the Creative Arts
£17,500
University of Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University for the Creative Arts
£18,020
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £6,770 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.

University for the Creative Arts

University of Roehampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    59%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction78%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

Deadline: N/A

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University for the Creative Arts vs University of Roehampton: common questions

Is University for the Creative Arts or University of Roehampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,020 a year at University for the Creative Arts and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £6,770 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 University for the Creative Arts and University of Roehampton?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering and Applied Computing.

Is University for the Creative Arts or University of Roehampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University for the Creative Arts, and £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University for the Creative Arts and 70% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University for the Creative Arts or University of Roehampton offer more courses?

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at University of Roehampton?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 4 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Music.

What can you study at University of Roehampton but not at University for the Creative Arts?

University of Roehampton teaches 46 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Civil Engineering, Dance, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and 38 more.

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University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses