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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

U
University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East Anglia UEA leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of West London at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of West London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Economics and Business Studies. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 14 and University of West London in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £30,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 20 and University of East Anglia UEA in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
—
#251
THE World
#1201
#27
Guardian UK
#108
1963
Established
1860
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 of East Anglia UEA

University of West London

86.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
27.1%

International

International student share

497
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

46 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 West London

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Computing & IT, Pharmacology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Journalism, Medicine, Midwifery, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Information & Library Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Business Information Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing.

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £6,600 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 West London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction94%
  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction78%
  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction88%
  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction88%
  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction85%
  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction85%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction92%
  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction98%
  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction92%
  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction92%
  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction96%
  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 West London

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £6,600 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 West London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Economics, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Law, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Mathematics, Management, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science and 34 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of West 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 £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA and 94% at University of West 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 West London offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 31 subject areas that University of West London does not, including English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 23 more.

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

University of West London teaches 22 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering and 14 more.

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