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Birmingham · THE World #801
Cambridge · QS World #6
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
Cambridge
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Cambridge have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £28,420 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge 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
University of Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
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
University of Cambridge
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £37,860 (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
- University of Cambridge
- £32,890
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £28,420 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
University of Cambridge
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£27,00095%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £28,420 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 University of Cambridge?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Cambridge better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £27,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 97% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of Cambridge?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of Cambridge does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Cambridge teaches 78 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 70 more.
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