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Birmingham · THE World #801
Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
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.
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Teesside
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs Teesside University at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Teesside University have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,460 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher. 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
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 Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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 Birmingham Conservatoire
Teesside University
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,000 (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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £11,460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- 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 Birmingham Conservatoire
Teesside University
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,00095%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
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 Birmingham Conservatoire vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,460 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 Teesside University?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Teesside University better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £17,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 91% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at Teesside University?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that Teesside University does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Teesside University teaches 54 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 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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