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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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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.

8/9

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking.

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

University of Hertfordshire and University of the Arts London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Hertfordshire is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Hertfordshire is about £12,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#851
#601
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
#52
1952
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 Hertfordshire

University of the Arts London

86.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

57.5%
54%

International

International student share

468
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

21 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 Hertfordshire

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Biology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Economics.

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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

University of Hertfordshire is about £15,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Hertfordshire
£18,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Hertfordshire is about £12,890 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 Hertfordshire

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    73%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,500 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Hertfordshire is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at University of Hertfordshire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Hertfordshire is about £12,890 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 Hertfordshire and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Marketing, Music, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art and 9 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Hertfordshire, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 65 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology and 57 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Management, Cultural Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Information Systems & Data Science and Publishing.

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