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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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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

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Oxford and University of the Arts London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £12,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £7,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £51,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and University of the Arts London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#4
QS World
#851
#1
THE World
#1501
#1
Guardian UK
#52
1096
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 Oxford

University of the Arts London

92.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£50,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

76.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.2%
54%

International

International student share

642
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

15 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 Oxford

University of the Arts London

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £12,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Oxford
£38,430
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £7,540 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 Oxford

University of the Arts London

  • Music

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Computer Science

    £51,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £43,600 a year at University of Oxford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £12,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £38,430 a year at University of Oxford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £7,540 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 Oxford and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Management, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 3 more.

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

Music graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Oxford, and £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Oxford 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 Oxford or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Oxford teaches 64 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 56 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 6 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses