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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

8/11

Salford

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 8 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 Salford vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Salford and University of the Arts London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,040 a year at University of Salford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Salford is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,710 a year at University of Salford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Salford is about £13,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 13 and University of Salford in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £16,000 three years after graduating from University of Salford, against £20,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#851
#801
THE World
#1501
#82
Guardian UK
#52
1896
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 Salford

University of the Arts London

85.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
54%

International

International student share

305
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.

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

21 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 Salford

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Public Relations, Biology, Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Salford is about £13,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Salford
£17,710
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Salford is about £13,180 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 Salford

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction76%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Fine Art

    £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    71%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Applied Computing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,040 a year at University of Salford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Salford is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,710 a year at University of Salford and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Salford is about £13,180 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 Salford and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, Fine Art, Journalism, Psychology (General) and 9 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Salford, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University of Salford 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 Salford or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Salford teaches 51 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology and 43 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Cultural Studies, Performing Arts (General), Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Economics, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and Publishing.

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