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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Portsmouth and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Portsmouth is about £12,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Portsmouth is about £12,290 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Marketing: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#662
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#1501
#55
Guardian UK
#52
1869
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 Portsmouth

University of the Arts London

86.9%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
54%

International

International student share

446
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.

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
VS

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 Portsmouth

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology.

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Portsmouth is about £12,990 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Portsmouth
£18,600
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Portsmouth is about £12,290 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 Portsmouth

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Journalism

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Applied Computing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of Portsmouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Portsmouth is about £12,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at University of Portsmouth and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Portsmouth is about £12,290 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 Portsmouth and University of the Arts London?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University of Portsmouth, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 64 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Law, Accounting, General Engineering and 56 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and 1 more.

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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses