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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.
2/7
Royal Academy of Music
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Teesside
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Academy of Music, University of London is ahead on established, international.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs Teesside University at a glance
Royal Academy of Music, University of London and Teesside University have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Academy of Music, University of London offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,900 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £12,900 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Teesside University 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.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Teesside University
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.
Royal Academy of Music
32 countries · 49.7% international
- 🇨🇳China20.8%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
- 🇦🇺Australia6.5%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
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.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Teesside University
Music
50 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
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
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £29,900
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £12,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £30,250
- Teesside University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.
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.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Teesside University
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Academy of Music, University of London
View all scholarships →Teesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Royal Academy of Music, University of London or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,900 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £12,900 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 Royal Academy of Music, University of London and Teesside University?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Academy of Music, University of London or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
Teesside University teaches 54 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 46 more.
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