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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Warwick

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Warwick leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

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

University of the Arts London and University of Warwick both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University of the Arts London is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,950 at University of Warwick: University of Warwick is about £2,940 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £49,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Warwick is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#68
#1501
THE World
#122
#52
Guardian UK
#8
1986
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Warwick

83%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
34%

International

International student share

183
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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%
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Warwick

101 countries · 34% international

  • 🇨🇳China37.9%
  • 🇮🇳India16.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
  • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

Subjects

17 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 Warwick

Also taught at both: Performing Arts (General), Creative Writing.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at University of Warwick

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 Warwick
£35,530

University of the Arts London is about £4,640 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of Warwick
£27,950

University of Warwick is about £2,940 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 Warwick

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£49,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Warwick

Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

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Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University of the Arts London is about £4,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £27,950 at University of Warwick: University of Warwick is about £2,940 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 Warwick?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Economics, Management, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Biology, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Cultural Studies and 5 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £25,000 from University of Warwick. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 94% at University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Warwick lists 436 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 Warwick?

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Music, Fine Art, Marketing, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture, Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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

University of Warwick teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Law, History, Education Studies and 48 more.

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