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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Glasgow

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.

7/8

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

1/8

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies and Management. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £280 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
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#4
Guardian UK
—
1895
Established
1847
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

89.4%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£26,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
26%

International

International student share

253
72

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
VS

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

23 countries · 26% international

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

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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,920

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £280 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,400

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £280 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Media & Film Studies and Management.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General) and 20 more.

What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 6 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Music, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Education Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.

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