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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.
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Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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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, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
Richmond American University London and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have one subject area in common, Media & Film Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Richmond American University London is about £11,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Richmond American University London is about £9,900 a year cheaper.
In Media & Film Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher.
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.
Richmond American University 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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
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.
Richmond American University London
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Media & Film Studies
Only at Richmond American University 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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
Richmond American University London is about £11,420 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
Richmond American University London is about £9,900 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.
Richmond American University London
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
View all scholarships →Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
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Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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FAQ
Richmond American University London vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Richmond American University London is about £11,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Richmond American University London is about £9,900 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 Richmond American University London and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Media & Film Studies.
Does Richmond American University London or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Richmond American University London teaches 13 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business & Management (General), Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, History and 5 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Richmond American University London?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 7 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Music, Drama & Theatre, Management, Dance, Education Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.
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