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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

3/9

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

West London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

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

University of the Arts London and University of West London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Film Production & Cinematography. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £14,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,640 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 7 and University of West London in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Information Systems & Data Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £33,000 from University of West London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
—
#1501
THE World
#1201
#52
Guardian UK
#108
1986
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

83%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
27.1%

International

International student share

183
338

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.

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

21 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 West London

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information & Library Studies, Performing Arts (General), Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Computing & IT.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at University of West 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 the Arts London
£30,890
University of West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £14,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £13,640 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 the Arts London

University of West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction100%

  • Architecture

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £14,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,640 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 the Arts London and University of West London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Psychology (General) and 9 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

University of the Arts London teaches 8 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Public Relations, Biology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and Publishing.

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

University of West London teaches 47 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Physics and 39 more.

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