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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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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.

7/11

Roehampton

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

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

University of Roehampton and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Roehampton is about £13,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Roehampton is about £19,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, against £21,000 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and University of Roehampton in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#1501
#77
Guardian UK
#52
1841
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 Roehampton

University of the Arts London

85%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

46.5%
54%

International

International student share

296
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.

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

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 Roehampton

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Economics, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Roehampton is about £13,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Roehampton
£11,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Roehampton is about £19,640 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 Roehampton

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    66%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Journalism

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Roehampton is about £13,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Roehampton is about £19,640 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 Roehampton and University of the Arts London?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at University of Roehampton 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 Roehampton or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 39 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Civil Engineering, Dance, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction and 31 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses