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London · QS World #354
Birmingham · THE World #801
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/9
Birkbeck
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on TEF, employment, international.
Birkbeck, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £7,970 a year cheaper.
In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher.
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.
Birkbeck, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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.
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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.
Birkbeck, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Drama & Theatre
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,960 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £7,970 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.
Birkbeck, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50075%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirkbeck, University of London
Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship
£18,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Cyril Taylor Scholarships
£15,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Breakspear scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
MA History of Art scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Birkbeck, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £7,970 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 68 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages and 60 more.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Music.
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