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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the Arts London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international, graduate salary; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

University of the Arts London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

University of the Arts London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £15,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £14,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 8 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 1. The widest gap is in Management: £25,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £19,000 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
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#1501
THE World
—
#52
Guardian UK
#83
1986
Established
1822
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of the Arts London

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

83%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
8.7%

International

International student share

183
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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.

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

Wales Trinity Saint David

18 countries · 8.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India57.3%
  • 🇨🇳China18.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

Subjects

12 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 the Arts London

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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 the Arts London
£30,890
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£15,600

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £15,290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£16,800

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £14,090 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 the Arts London

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction85%
  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction89%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£15,000
    80%Satisfaction93%
  • Management

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    76%Satisfaction85%
  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    70%Satisfaction88%
  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    79%Satisfaction80%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    80%Satisfaction90%
  • Architecture

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%Satisfaction97%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Constituent College Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Course Costs Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Ethnicity Equality Bursary

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Reaching Wider Bursary

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FAQ

University of the Arts London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

Is University of the Arts London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £15,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £14,090 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 the Arts London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Drama & Theatre, Music, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Biology and Business Studies.

Is University of the Arts London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £18,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 85% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of the Arts London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

University of the Arts London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Marketing, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 29 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology and 21 more.

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