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Birmingham · THE World #801
Edinburgh · QS World #35
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
Edinburgh
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and The University of Edinburgh both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £1,140 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £18,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, against £21,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and The University of Edinburgh in 0.
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
The University of Edinburgh
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%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
2 subjects 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
The University of Edinburgh
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
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
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £1,140 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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
The University of Edinburgh
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction89%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
View all scholarships →The University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £1,140 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 The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or The University of Edinburgh better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £21,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 89% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 114 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 106 more.
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