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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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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.

10/11

Reading

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

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

University of Reading and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Economics and Business & Management (General). University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Reading is about £5,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Reading is about £4,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £34,000 three years after graduating from University of Reading, against £25,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#196
QS World
#851
#201
THE World
#1501
#33
Guardian UK
#52
1892
Established
1986
No
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 Reading

University of the Arts London

85.1%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18%
54%

International

International student share

448
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.

Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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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 Reading

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Biology.

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Reading is about £5,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Reading
£26,450
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Reading is about £4,440 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 Reading

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%SatisfactionNo data

  • Drama & Theatre

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    67%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £36,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,850 a year at University of Reading and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Reading is about £5,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,450 a year at University of Reading and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Reading is about £4,440 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 Reading and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Economics, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Information & Library Studies, Computer Science and 5 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Reading, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Reading 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 Reading or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Reading teaches 53 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction, History, Law, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry and 45 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT and 4 more.

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