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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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Istituto Marangoni London
scored higher in 1 category
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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Istituto Marangoni London and Royal College of Art are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Istituto Marangoni London is ahead on scholarship; Royal College of Art on courses.
Istituto Marangoni London vs Royal College of Art at a glance
Istituto Marangoni London and Royal College of Art have no subject area in common. Istituto Marangoni London's largest is Design & Fashion; Royal College of Art's is Film Production & Cinematography.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £15,100 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 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.
Istituto Marangoni London
No published data on international students
Royal College of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Istituto Marangoni London and Royal College of Art do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Istituto Marangoni London
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
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £22,700
- Royal College of Art
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Istituto Marangoni London
- £30,700
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
Royal College of Art is about £15,100 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 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
Istituto Marangoni London vs Royal College of Art: common questions
Is Istituto Marangoni London or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Istituto Marangoni London and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £15,100 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 College of Art offer more courses?
Royal College of Art lists 50 courses on CourseOptions and Istituto Marangoni London lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Istituto Marangoni London but not at Royal College of Art?
Istituto Marangoni London teaches 4 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Marketing.
What can you study at Royal College of Art but not at Istituto Marangoni London?
Royal College of Art teaches 1 subject area that Istituto Marangoni London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography.
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