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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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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

Nottingham

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Nottingham and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at University of Nottingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £2,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,800 a year at University of Nottingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Nottingham, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#97
QS World
#851
#145
THE World
#1501
#21
Guardian UK
#52
1881
Established
1986
Yes
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 Nottingham

University of the Arts London

86.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£40,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.1%
54%

International

International student share

580
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.

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

17 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 Nottingham

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Biology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £2,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Nottingham
£30,800
University of the Arts London
£30,890

About the same.

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 Nottingham

University of the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Management

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,000 a year at University of Nottingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £2,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,800 a year at University of Nottingham and £30,890 at University of the Arts London, so the two cost about the same. 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 Nottingham and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Architecture, Management, Psychology (General), Music, Business & Management (General), Cultural Studies, Marketing and 5 more.

Is University of Nottingham or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Nottingham, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University of Nottingham and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 81 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 73 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT and 4 more.

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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses