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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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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.

7/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 7 of 11 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 Lancashire vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Lancashire and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,330 a year at University of Lancashire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lancashire is about £13,560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,250 a year at University of Lancashire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lancashire is about £11,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 11 and University of Lancashire in 2. The widest gap is in Management: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Lancashire, against £25,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
#1001
THE World
#1501
#76
Guardian UK
#52
1828
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 Lancashire

University of the Arts London

86.8%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.5%
54%

International

International student share

363
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
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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 Lancashire

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Architecture, Creative Writing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Publishing.

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Lancashire is about £13,560 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Lancashire
£19,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Lancashire is about £11,640 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 Lancashire

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction70%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    71%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    99%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Marketing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Computing

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,330 a year at University of Lancashire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lancashire is about £13,560 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,250 a year at University of Lancashire and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Lancashire is about £11,640 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 Lancashire and University of the Arts London?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Lancashire, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 62 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing and 54 more.

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

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

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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses