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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Worcester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

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

University of the Arts London and University of Worcester both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business Studies. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 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 £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £11,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and University of Worcester in 0, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
—
#1501
THE World
#1501
#52
Guardian UK
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1986
Established
1946
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 Worcester

83%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
15.1%

International

International student share

183
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

19 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £13,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £11,990 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 Worcester

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Drama & Theatre

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

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction77%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction98%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of the Arts London

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £11,990 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Journalism, Fine Art, Marketing, Management, Music and 7 more.

Is University of the Arts London or University of Worcester 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 Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 93% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 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 Worcester?

University of the Arts London teaches 10 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Applied Computing, Architecture, Public Relations, Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Economics, Hair & Beauty Sciences, Information & Library Studies and 2 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 49 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 41 more.

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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses