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London · QS World #851
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.
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Arts London
scored higher in 4 categories
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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.
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
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
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
Design & Fashion
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Computer Science
4 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Management
5 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Music
Psychology (General)
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Architecture
Biology
Business Studies
Only at University of the Arts London
Only at 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)£18,50086%Satisfaction85%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£27,50080%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£20,500Salary (3 years)£15,00080%Satisfaction93%Management
£25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction91%Drama & Theatre
£20,500Salary (3 years)£16,50076%Satisfaction85%Music
£20,500Salary (3 years)£16,50070%Satisfaction88%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00079%Satisfaction80%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,500Salary (3 years)£24,50080%Satisfaction90%Architecture
£28,500Salary (3 years)£23,00081%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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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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