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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Royal Academy of Music, University of London

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

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Royal Academy of Music

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and Royal Academy of Music, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; Royal Academy of Music, University of London on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Royal Academy of Music, University of London have no subject area in common. Barnsley College University Centre's largest is Childhood & Youth Studies; Royal Academy of Music, University of London's is Music.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,400 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1822
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Barnsley College University Centre

Royal Academy of Music, University of London

No data
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
49.7%

International

International student share

34
50

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Royal Academy of Music

    32 countries · 49.7% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.8%
    • 🇺🇸United States10.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
    • 🇦🇺Australia6.5%
    • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    Barnsley College University Centre and Royal Academy of Music, University of London do not teach any of the same subject areas.

    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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    Royal Academy of Music, University of London
    £29,900

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Royal Academy of Music, University of London
    £30,250

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    Deadline: N/A

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    Royal Academy of Music, University of London

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Royal Academy of Music, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,400 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.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Royal Academy of Music, University of London offer more courses?

    Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 19 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science and 11 more.

    What can you study at Royal Academy of Music, University of London but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    Royal Academy of Music, University of London teaches 1 subject area that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Music.

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