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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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

VS

7/10

Winchester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

University of the Arts London and University of Winchester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Marketing. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £14,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £13,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and University of Winchester in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £20,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £23,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Winchester is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level.

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
#106
1986
Established
1840
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 Winchester

83%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
5.1%

International

International student share

183
131

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%
VS

Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

14 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 Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £14,190 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £13,440 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 Winchester

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction48%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction90%
  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction79%
  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    70%Satisfaction83%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    76%Satisfaction90%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction85%
  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction53%
  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of the Arts London

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University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £14,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £13,440 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Music, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Management, Computer Science, Journalism, Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Business & Management (General) and 2 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £23,500 from University of Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 48% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 7 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 28 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Archaeology, History, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Applied Psychology and 20 more.

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