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Birmingham · THE World #801
London · QS World #458
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.
3/8
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
SOAS University of London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
SOAS University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs SOAS University of London at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and SOAS University of London have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £4,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £12,440 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 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 Birmingham Conservatoire
SOAS University of 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 Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
SOAS University of London
67 countries · 25.7% international
- 🇨🇳China10.9%
- 🇮🇳India10.6%
- 🇺🇸United States9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
- 🇫🇷France3.6%
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 Birmingham Conservatoire
SOAS University of London
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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 Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
- SOAS University of London
- £23,780
SOAS University of London is about £4,680 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- SOAS University of London
- £25,320
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £12,440 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 Birmingham Conservatoire
SOAS University of London
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data95%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
View all scholarships →SOAS University of London
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: May 2026
SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: May 2026
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs SOAS University of London: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: SOAS University of London is about £4,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £12,440 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 Birmingham Conservatoire and SOAS University of London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or SOAS University of London offer more courses?
SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at SOAS University of London?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that SOAS University of London does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
SOAS University of London teaches 28 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law and 20 more.
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