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Royal Academy of Music, University of London

London

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Royal Academy of Music

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Exeter

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, 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 University of Exeter at a glance

Royal Academy of Music, University of London and University of Exeter have no subject area in common. Royal Academy of Music, University of London's largest is Music; University of Exeter's is Politics & International Relations.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,900 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,950 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 £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1822
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

87.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£28,800
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

49.7%
22.2%

International

International student share

50
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

No subjects in common

Royal Academy of Music, University of London and University of Exeter do not teach any of the same subject areas.

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 Exeter
£24,950

University of Exeter is about £4,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Academy of Music, University of London
£30,250
University of Exeter
£25,550

University of Exeter is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Academy of Music, University of London

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of Exeter 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 £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,950 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 £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £4,700 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.

Does Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.

What can you study at Royal Academy of Music, University of London but not at University of Exeter?

Royal Academy of Music, University of London teaches 1 subject area that University of Exeter does not, including Music.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?

University of Exeter teaches 91 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies and 83 more.

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