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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.
2/7
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on graduate salary, courses.
Abertay University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
Abertay University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have one subject area in common, Management. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Abertay University is about £11,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Abertay University is about £9,450 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
Abertay University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Management
Only at Abertay University
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
Abertay University is about £11,970 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
Abertay University is about £9,450 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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Deadline: N/A
James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Abertay University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
Is Abertay University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Abertay University is about £11,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Abertay University is about £9,450 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 Abertay University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Management.
Does Abertay University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Abertay University teaches 30 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences and 22 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Abertay University?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 7 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Music, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.
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