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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

South Wales

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary.

University of South Wales vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of South Wales and University of the Arts London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Psychology (General). University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,200 a year at University of South Wales and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of South Wales is about £14,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of South Wales and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of South Wales is about £12,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 12 and University of South Wales in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of South Wales, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#851
#1201
THE World
#1501
#83
Guardian UK
#52
1913
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
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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 South Wales

University of the Arts London

86.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22%
54%

International

International student share

331
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

23
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.

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

19 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 South Wales

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Journalism, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Crafts & Applied Arts.

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of South Wales is about £14,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of South Wales
£17,900
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of South Wales is about £12,990 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 South Wales

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction76%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    71%Satisfaction70%

  • Marketing

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Computing

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Fine Art

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

University of South Wales vs University of the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,200 a year at University of South Wales and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of South Wales is about £14,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,900 a year at University of South Wales and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of South Wales is about £12,990 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 South Wales and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Music, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing and 7 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from University of South Wales, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of South Wales 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 South Wales or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of South Wales teaches 44 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Healthcare Science, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 36 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Cultural Studies, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Economics, Hair & Beauty Sciences and 2 more.

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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses