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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Chester

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

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

University of Chester and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Chester is about £15,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Chester is about £15,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 10 and University of Chester in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Chester, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chester is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
#1501
THE World
#1501
#91
Guardian UK
#52
1839
Established
1986
No
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.

University of Chester

University of the Arts London

83.9%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.7%
54%

International

International student share

329
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.

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

19 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 Chester

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Biology, Performing Arts (General), Computing & IT, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Chester is about £15,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chester
£15,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Chester is about £15,390 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 Chester

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction76%

  • Music

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    73%Satisfaction70%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Chester is about £15,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Chester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Chester is about £15,390 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 Chester and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Music, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 7 more.

Is University of Chester or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Chester, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Chester and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Chester teaches 54 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering and 46 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Management, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Architecture, Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts, Economics and 2 more.

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