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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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

York St John

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of the Arts London vs York St John University at a glance

University of the Arts London and York St John University both teach 18 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; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £16,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £19,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 8 and York St John University in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Journalism: £24,000 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £18,000 from York St John University. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, York St John University 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
#1001
#52
Guardian UK
#105
1986
Established
1841
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

York St John University

83%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.8%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

54%
37.1%

International

International student share

183
199

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

York St John

35 countries · 37.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal33.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
  • 🇮🇳India20.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

Subjects

18 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

York St John University

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Publishing, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of the Arts London

Only at York St John 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
York St John University
£14,000

York St John University is about £16,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of the Arts London
£30,890
York St John University
£11,800

York St John University is about £19,090 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

York St John University

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction68%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    76%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction67%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Fine Art

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    79%Satisfaction96%

  • Journalism

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of the Arts London

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York St John University

Sanctuary Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of the Arts London vs York St John University: common questions

Is University of the Arts London or York St John 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 £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £16,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £19,090 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 York St John University?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Music, Drama & Theatre, Management, Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Fine Art, Psychology (General) and 6 more.

Is University of the Arts London or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £19,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 68% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of the Arts London or York St John University offer more courses?

York St John University lists 199 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 York St John University?

University of the Arts London teaches 11 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT and 3 more.

What can you study at York St John University but not at University of the Arts London?

York St John University teaches 31 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and 23 more.

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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses