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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
King's College London
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
King's College London, University of London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
King's College London, University of London and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Music, Management and Drama & Theatre. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £3,180 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 £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: King's College London, University of London is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, King's College London, University of London is higher in 1 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 1.
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
Subjects
6 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
Music
2 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
Management
10 coursesTypical fee £38,300 (UG)
4 coursesFee not available
Drama & Theatre
1 courseTypical fee £21,100 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
Education Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £21,100 (PG)
2 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
Teacher Training
Only at King's College London, University of London
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £3,180 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
King's College London, University of London is about £7,300 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
Music
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction89%Media & Film Studies
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction83%
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
See details
Deadline: N/A
James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pamella Dow Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
King's College London, University of London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
Is King's College London, University of London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 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 £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £3,180 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 £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: King's College London, University of London is about £7,300 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 Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Music, Management, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and Teacher Training.
Does King's College London, University of London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
King's College London, University of London teaches 74 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics and 66 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at King's College London, University of London?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 2 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Dance and Social Work.
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