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Birmingham · THE World #801
Chester · Guardian UK #91
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
Chester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Chester at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Chester both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £13,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £15,500 at University of Chester: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £2,620 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and University of Chester in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, against £17,500 from University of Chester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and University of Chester 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
University of Chester
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%
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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
University of Chester
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (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
- University of Chester
- £14,950
University of Chester is about £13,510 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Chester
- £15,500
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £2,620 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 Chester
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50095%Satisfaction73%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00093%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
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Futures Employability Fund
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FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Chester: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £13,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £15,500 at University of Chester: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £2,620 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Chester better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £17,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 73% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Chester teaches 71 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations and 63 more.
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