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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

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

University of Liverpool and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Media & Film Studies. University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £1,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Liverpool is about £890 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £33,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#139
QS World
#851
#143
THE World
#1501
#28
Guardian UK
#52
1881
Established
1986
Yes
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 Liverpool

University of the Arts London

87.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£34,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.9%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.1%
54%

International

International student share

793
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

19 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 Liverpool

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £1,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Liverpool
£30,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Liverpool is about £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 Liverpool

University of the Arts London

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £1,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,000 a year at University of Liverpool and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Liverpool is about £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 Liverpool and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Economics, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Biology, Architecture and 7 more.

Is University of Liverpool or University of the Arts London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University of Liverpool, and £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Liverpool and 70% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Liverpool or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 75 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Law, Mathematics, English Studies and 67 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing and 2 more.

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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses