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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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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.

7/10

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

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

University of Gloucestershire and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Marketing. University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Gloucestershire is about £13,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 8 and University of Gloucestershire in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 3, 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
#1001
THE World
#1501
#103
Guardian UK
#52
1847
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 Gloucestershire

University of the Arts London

84.4%
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

86%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.9%
54%

International

International student share

284
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

20 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 Gloucestershire

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Performing Arts (General), Applied Computing, Biology, Public Relations.

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Gloucestershire is about £13,460 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Gloucestershire
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    100%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,430 a year at University of Gloucestershire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Gloucestershire is about £13,460 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 Gloucestershire and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Computer Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Gloucestershire, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 40 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 32 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Cultural Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Economics, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses