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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.
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Istituto Marangoni London
scored higher in 1 category
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). Istituto Marangoni London is ahead on scholarship.
Istituto Marangoni London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
Istituto Marangoni London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have no subject area in common. Istituto Marangoni London's largest is Design & Fashion; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's is Music.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Istituto Marangoni London is about £5,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,820 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.
Istituto Marangoni 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.
Istituto Marangoni London
No published data on international students
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
No subjects in common
Istituto Marangoni London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Istituto Marangoni 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
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £22,700
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Istituto Marangoni London is about £5,760 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £30,700
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,820 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveIstituto Marangoni London
Talent Contest in collaboration with Harper's Bazaar
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Talent Contest in partnership with Elle Decor
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Talent Contest in partnership with Maserati
50%
Deadline: Jul 2026
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Istituto Marangoni London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is Istituto Marangoni London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Istituto Marangoni London is about £5,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,820 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 Istituto Marangoni London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses on CourseOptions and Istituto Marangoni London lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Istituto Marangoni London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Istituto Marangoni London teaches 4 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Marketing.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at Istituto Marangoni London?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 2 subject areas that Istituto Marangoni London does not, including Music and Drama & Theatre.
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