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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Strathclyde

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

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

University of Strathclyde and University of the Arts London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Marketing. University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Strathclyde is about £8,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Strathclyde is about £640 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,500 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#230
QS World
#851
#351
THE World
#1501
#25
Guardian UK
#52
1796
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 Strathclyde

University of the Arts London

89.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
54%

International

International student share

541
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

14 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 Strathclyde

University of the Arts London

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Strathclyde is about £8,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Strathclyde
£30,250
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Strathclyde is about £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 Strathclyde

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,750 a year at University of Strathclyde and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Strathclyde is about £8,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at University of Strathclyde and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Strathclyde is about £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 Strathclyde and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Economics, Business & Management (General), Management, Psychology (General), Architecture, Information & Library Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 2 more.

Is University of Strathclyde or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from University of Strathclyde, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Strathclyde and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Strathclyde or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 53 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Teacher Training, Law, English Studies, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History and 45 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 7 more.

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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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