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London · QS World #37
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.
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King's College London
scored higher in 8 categories
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on employment.
King's College London, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
King's College London, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £8,220 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, King's College London, 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.
King's College London, 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.
King's College London
124 countries · 38.4% international
- 🇨🇳China36.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.1%
- 🇺🇸United States3.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
2 subjects 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.
King's College London, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
2 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Only at King's College London, University of London
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
- King's College London, University of London
- £32,100
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,640 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £8,220 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.
King's College London, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKing's College London, University of London
Alexandros Petersen Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Organ Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
CMR Fellowship Programme
See details
Deadline: N/A
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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King's College London, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is King's College London, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,640 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £8,220 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 King's College London, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is King's College London, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £19,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at King's College London, 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 King's College London, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
King's College London, University of London teaches 78 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies and 70 more.
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