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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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.
3/7
Northumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Social Work. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £8,550 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 3 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 0.
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.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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.
Northumbria
85 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India35.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
- 🌐Kuwait4%
- 🇨🇳China3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Music
1 courseTypical fee £19,850 (PG)
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
2 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
Social Work
Media & Film Studies
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,070 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £8,550 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.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction89%Media & Film Studies
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction83%Teacher Training
£25,500Salary (3 years)£33,00088%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria University, Newcastle
2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships
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GEMS Scholarship
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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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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
FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £8,550 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £33,000 from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 65 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology and 57 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 2 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management and Dance.
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