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London · QS World #361
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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.
4/7
City St George's
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
City St George's, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
City St George's, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
City St George's, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have one subject area in common, Music. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: City St George's, University of London is about £5,630 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher. In Music, 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.
City St George's, 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.
City St George's
122 countries · 24.9% international
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🇨🇳China5.4%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
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.
City St George's, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
3 coursesTypical fee £18,560 (UG)
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
Only at City St George's, 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
- City St George's, University of London
- £22,830
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
City St George's, University of London is about £5,630 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City St George's, University of London
- No data
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
We do not have reliable international fee data for City St George's, University of London yet.
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.
City St George's, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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City St George's, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is City St George's, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: City St George's, University of London is about £5,630 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 City St George's, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is City St George's, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £19,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at City St George's, University of London and 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City St George's, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
City St George's, University of London teaches 67 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Economics and 59 more.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at City St George's, University of London?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that City St George's, University of London does not, including Drama & Theatre.
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