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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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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.

9/11

Plymouth

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

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

University of Plymouth and University of the Arts London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at University of Plymouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Plymouth is about £11,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and University of Plymouth in 4. The widest gap is in Architecture: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Plymouth, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth 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.

#691
QS World
#851
#501
THE World
#1501
#56
Guardian UK
#52
1862
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 Plymouth

University of the Arts London

86.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.9%
54%

International

International student share

310
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

18 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 Plymouth

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Economics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology.

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

Postgraduate

University of Plymouth
£19,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Plymouth is about £11,390 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 Plymouth

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at University of Plymouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Plymouth is about £11,390 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 Plymouth and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Computer Science, Management, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Business Studies, Music, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 6 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Plymouth, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 60 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics and 52 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and 3 more.

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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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