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Birmingham · THE World #801
Liverpool · QS World #139
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 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
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Liverpool
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Liverpool at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Liverpool both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,120 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 1 and University of Liverpool in 1. The widest gap is in Music: £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, against £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool
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%
Liverpool
93 countries · 24.1% international
- 🇨🇳China40.6%
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🌐Kuwait4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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 Liverpool
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
44 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (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 Liverpool
- £32,000
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Liverpool
- £30,000
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,120 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 Liverpool
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£19,00095%Satisfaction91%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,00093%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Liverpool Advancement Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Liverpool: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,120 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 Liverpool?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Liverpool better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Liverpool offer more courses?
University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Liverpool teaches 92 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics and 84 more.
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