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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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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.

6/10

Huddersfield

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary.

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

University of Huddersfield and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Computer Science. University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Huddersfield is about £13,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Huddersfield is about £12,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 8 and University of Huddersfield in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 7 and University of Huddersfield in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#521
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#51
Guardian UK
#52
1841
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Huddersfield

University of the Arts London

81.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.2%
54%

International

International student share

413
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.

Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%
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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 Huddersfield

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Economics, Journalism, Computing & IT, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Huddersfield is about £13,290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Huddersfield
£18,700
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Huddersfield is about £12,190 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 Huddersfield

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Computer Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction76%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    65%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at University of Huddersfield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Huddersfield is about £13,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,700 a year at University of Huddersfield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Huddersfield is about £12,190 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 Huddersfield and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Business Studies, Marketing, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Architecture, Biology and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Huddersfield, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Education Studies, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering and 48 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Business & Management (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and 1 more.

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