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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

University of Aberdeen vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Management and Economics. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Aberdeen is about £10,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Aberdeen is about £7,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 1 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £25,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#288
QS World
#851
#201
THE World
#1501
#22
Guardian UK
#52
1495
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Aberdeen

University of the Arts London

89.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
54%

International

International student share

597
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

16 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 of Aberdeen

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Aberdeen is about £10,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Aberdeen is about £7,890 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 of Aberdeen

University of the Arts London

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction70%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Aberdeen vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Aberdeen or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Aberdeen is about £10,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,000 a year at University of Aberdeen and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Aberdeen is about £7,890 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 of Aberdeen and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Music, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT and 4 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of the Arts London better for Film Production & Cinematography?

Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Aberdeen and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Aberdeen teaches 64 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, English Studies, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and 56 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Aberdeen?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture and 5 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses