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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Glasgow

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on graduate salary, courses.

Kingston University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance

Kingston University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Education Studies. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Kingston University is about £10,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Kingston University is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 3 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#686
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#67
Guardian UK
—
1899
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Kingston University

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

85.4%
88.9%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,900
£26,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
83.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
26%

International

International student share

390
72

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
8

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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

23 countries · 26% international

  • 🇨🇳China26.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States18.8%
  • 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
  • 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%

Subjects

8 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.

Kingston University

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

Kingston University
£18,500
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,920

Kingston University is about £10,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,400

Kingston University is about £9,500 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.

Kingston University

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction89%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction89%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    76%Satisfaction83%
  • Dance

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction100%
  • Teacher Training

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction70%

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students

75%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

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Deadline: N/A

James McAvoy Drama Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pamella Dow Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pauline Knowles Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions

Is Kingston University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Kingston University is about £10,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Kingston University is about £9,500 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 Kingston University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Management, Social Work, Dance and Teacher Training.

Is Kingston University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £33,000 from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Kingston University and 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.

What can you study at Kingston University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

Kingston University teaches 59 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 51 more.

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