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Reading · QS World #196
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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Rose Bruford College
scored higher in 3 categories
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Reading
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses). Rose Bruford College is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
Rose Bruford College vs University of Reading at a glance
Rose Bruford College and University of Reading have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Rose Bruford College offers 16 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £25,850 at University of Reading: Rose Bruford College is about £3,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,280 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £1,830 a year cheaper.
In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher. In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Rose Bruford College 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.
Rose Bruford College
University of Reading
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.
Rose Bruford College
7 countries · 11.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States40%
- 🇨🇳China5%
- 🇫🇷France5%
- 🇩🇪Germany5%
- 🇳🇱Netherlands5%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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.
Rose Bruford College
University of Reading
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £22,800 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Only at Rose Bruford College
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
- Rose Bruford College
- £22,800
- University of Reading
- £25,850
Rose Bruford College is about £3,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Rose Bruford College
- £28,280
- University of Reading
- £26,450
University of Reading is about £1,830 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.
Rose Bruford College
University of Reading
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00096%Satisfaction67%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRose Bruford College
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Student Accommodation Discount
50%
Deadline: N/A
Low Income Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
BAFTA Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Rose Bruford College vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Rose Bruford College or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £25,850 at University of Reading: Rose Bruford College is about £3,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,280 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £1,830 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 Rose Bruford College and University of Reading?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.
Is Rose Bruford College or University of Reading better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Rose Bruford College, and £23,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Rose Bruford College and 67% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Rose Bruford College or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Rose Bruford College lists 16 courses.
What can you study at Rose Bruford College but not at University of Reading?
Rose Bruford College teaches 1 subject area that University of Reading does not, including Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Rose Bruford College?
University of Reading teaches 69 subject areas that Rose Bruford College does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 61 more.
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