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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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Royal Academy of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
East London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Academy of Music, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, international, graduate salary). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, courses.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs University of East London at a glance
Royal Academy of Music, University of London and University of East London have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Academy of Music, University of London offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,900 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £14,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £13,030 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Academy of Music, University of London 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
University of East London
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%
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
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.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
University of East London
Music
50 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (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
- University of East London
- £15,560
University of East London is about £14,340 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £30,250
- University of East London
- £17,220
University of East London is about £13,030 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.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
University of East London
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs University of East London: common questions
Is Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of East London 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 £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £14,340 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,250 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £13,030 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 University of East London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of East London offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.
What can you study at University of East London but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
University of East London teaches 63 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and 55 more.
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