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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
Open
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Royal College of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.
Open University vs Royal College of Music at a glance
Open University and Royal College of Music have one subject area in common, Music. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas.
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.
Open University
Royal College of Music
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.
Open
25 countries · 0.2% international
- 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
- 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
- 🇫🇷France6.7%
- 🇨🇳China4.4%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
Royal College of Music
37 countries · 48.2% international
- 🇨🇳China35.4%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.3%
- 🇦🇺Australia3.1%
- 🇫🇷France3.1%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
Open University
Royal College of Music
Music
3 coursesFee not available
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Only at Open University
Only at Royal College of Music
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.
Postgraduate
- Open University
- No data
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Fellowship in Historical Keyboards
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Carne Junior Fellowship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Open University vs Royal College of Music: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Open University and Royal College of Music?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Open University or Royal College of Music offer more courses?
Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Open University but not at Royal College of Music?
Open University teaches 67 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Humanities, Psychology (General), General Engineering and 59 more.
What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at Open University?
Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that Open University does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
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