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Sheffield · QS World #82
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Royal Academy of Music
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Sheffield
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Academy of Music, University of London is ahead on TEF, established, international.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs University of Sheffield at a glance
Royal Academy of Music, University of London and University of Sheffield have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Academy of Music, University of London offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,900 a year at Royal Academy of Music, University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £4,070 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 £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Royal Academy of Music, University of London is about £1,110 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield
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%
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
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 Sheffield
Music
50 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (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 Sheffield
- £25,830
University of Sheffield is about £4,070 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £30,250
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
Royal Academy of Music, University of London is about £1,110 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 Sheffield
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Academy of Music, University of London
View all scholarships →University of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
Royal Academy of Music, University of London vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of Sheffield 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 £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £4,070 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 £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Royal Academy of Music, University of London is about £1,110 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Academy of Music, University of London or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
University of Sheffield teaches 76 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 68 more.
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