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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

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.

4/7

Arts London

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Wrexham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the Arts London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Wrexham University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of the Arts London vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of the Arts London and Wrexham University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 9 and Wrexham University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £15,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and Wrexham University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
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#1501
THE World
—
#52
Guardian UK
#110
1986
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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

Wrexham University

83%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
22.9%

International

International student share

183
159

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

Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

16 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Computing & IT.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £18,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
Wrexham University
£12,500

Wrexham University is about £18,390 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

Wrexham University

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    86%Satisfaction71%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    80%Satisfaction64%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    79%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    80%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction60%

  • Applied Computing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction69%

  • Architecture

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%SatisfactionNo data

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    No dataSatisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of the Arts London vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £18,390 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 Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Music, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Applied Computing, Architecture, Business Studies and 4 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £15,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 71% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Biology, Creative Writing and 5 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 36 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 28 more.

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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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