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Birmingham · THE World #801
London · QS World #791
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.
3/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Greenwich
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greenwich leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Greenwich at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Greenwich both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £10,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,570 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich 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 University of Greenwich. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich
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%
Greenwich
101 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
- 🌐Nepal4.2%
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 Greenwich
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,740 (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 Greenwich
- £17,980
University of Greenwich is about £10,480 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Greenwich
- £19,450
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,570 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 Greenwich
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction92%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)
£19,580
Deadline: N/A
EU Bursary
£10,500
Deadline: N/A
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Greenwich: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £10,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,570 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 Greenwich?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Greenwich better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £21,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 92% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Greenwich offer more courses?
University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Greenwich teaches 70 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 62 more.
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