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Birmingham · THE World #801
Nottingham · QS World #97
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.
1/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Nottingham
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Nottingham have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,920 a year cheaper.
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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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 Nottingham
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £25,750 (PG)
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,540 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,920 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
View all scholarships →University of Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,540 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £17,920 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of Nottingham?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of Nottingham does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Nottingham teaches 97 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 89 more.
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