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Durham · QS World #85
Kensington and Chelsea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/3
Durham
scored higher in 3 categories
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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Durham University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.
Durham University vs Royal College of Art at a glance
Durham University and Royal College of Art have no subject area in common. Durham University's largest is Economics; Royal College of Art's is Film Production & Cinematography.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £14,900 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.
Durham University
Royal College of Art
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.
Durham
86 countries · 32.6% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
- 🇮🇳India5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%
Royal College of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Durham University and Royal College of Art do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Durham University
Only at Royal College of Art
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
- Durham University
- £31,000
- Royal College of Art
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Durham University
- £30,500
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
Royal College of Art is about £14,900 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDurham University
Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
£53,333
Deadline: N/A
Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
The Global DBA Scholarships
£25,000
Deadline: Nov 2026
The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund
£25,000
Deadline: N/A
Global Grand Challenges Studentships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Royal College of Art
Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Durham University vs Royal College of Art: common questions
Is Durham University or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,500 a year at Durham University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £14,900 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 Durham University or Royal College of Art offer more courses?
Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Durham University but not at Royal College of Art?
Durham University teaches 54 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Computer Science, General Engineering, Law, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and 46 more.
What can you study at Royal College of Art but not at Durham University?
Royal College of Art teaches 1 subject area that Durham University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography.
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