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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Westminster

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

University of the Arts London vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

University of the Arts London and University of Westminster, London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £13,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £12,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Marketing: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £27,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Westminster, London is higher in 6 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
#851
#1501
THE World
#801
#52
Guardian UK
#107
1986
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

83%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
30.3%

International

International student share

183
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Economics, Applied Computing, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Information & Library Studies, Publishing.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £13,290 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £12,890 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 Westminster, London

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    70%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    No dataSatisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction81%

  • Applied Computing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of the Arts London

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University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of the Arts London vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

Is University of the Arts London or University of Westminster, 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 £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £13,290 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £12,890 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Management, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 9 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 85% at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London offer more courses?

University of Westminster, London lists 322 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 Westminster, London?

University of the Arts London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Drama & Theatre, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts and Hair & Beauty Sciences.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 43 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Planning & Housing, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 35 more.

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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses