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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/11

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#851
#251
THE World
#1501
#27
Guardian UK
#52
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

University of the Arts London

86.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
54%

International

International student share

497
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

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 East Anglia UEA

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,790 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,040 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 East Anglia UEA

University of the Arts London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,790 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,040 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 East Anglia UEA and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Management, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing and 4 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of the Arts London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £21,000 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA 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 East Anglia UEA or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of the Arts London?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 61 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, Education Studies, Mathematics and 53 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 5 more.

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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses