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Dundee · QS World #447
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.
8/9
Dundee
scored higher in 8 categories
1/9
Arts London
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
University of Dundee leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.
University of Dundee vs University of the Arts London at a glance
University of Dundee and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Economics and Business Studies. University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Dundee is about £7,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Dundee is about £7,190 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and University of Dundee in 2. The widest gap is in Architecture: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Dundee
University of the Arts London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Dundee
75 countries · 17.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
- 🇨🇳China10.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
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 Dundee
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
13 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Economics
25 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £30,890 (PG)
Business Studies
19 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Psychology (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Computer Science
10 coursesTypical fee £25,750 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Management
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Marketing
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Applied Computing
Biology
Media & Film Studies
Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Information & Library Studies, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science.
Only at University of Dundee
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 Dundee
- £23,150
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University of Dundee is about £7,740 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of Dundee
- £23,700
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University of Dundee is about £7,190 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 Dundee
University of the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,000Salary (3 years)£20,50096%Satisfaction80%Computer Science
£30,000Salary (3 years)£26,50097%Satisfaction80%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50081%Satisfaction79%Architecture
£24,000Salary (3 years)£28,50096%Satisfaction81%Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
£30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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University of Dundee vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is University of Dundee or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,150 a year at University of Dundee and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Dundee is about £7,740 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,700 a year at University of Dundee and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Dundee is about £7,190 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 Dundee and University of the Arts London?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Management, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Marketing, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 7 more.
Is University of Dundee or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of Dundee, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Dundee 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 Dundee or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.
What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University of the Arts London?
University of Dundee teaches 51 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy and 43 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Dundee?
University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts and 2 more.
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