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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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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

Sussex

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

University of Sussex and University of the Arts London both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Sussex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sussex is about £7,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Sussex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sussex is about £7,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Sussex, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#273
QS World
#851
#201
THE World
#1501
#31
Guardian UK
#52
1961
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 Sussex

University of the Arts London

86.9%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£34,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.3%
54%

International

International student share

463
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Subjects

20 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 Sussex

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Computing & IT, Information & Library Studies.

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Sussex is about £7,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Sussex
£23,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Sussex is about £7,390 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 Sussex

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    69%Satisfaction80%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Sussex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sussex is about £7,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Sussex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sussex is about £7,390 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 Sussex and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Biology and 8 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Sussex, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

University of Sussex teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Mathematics, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 48 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

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