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Birmingham · THE World #801
Sheffield · QS World #82
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.
2/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
Sheffield
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Sheffield at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Sheffield have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £2,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,480 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield
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%
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
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 Sheffield
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (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 Sheffield
- £25,830
University of Sheffield is about £2,630 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,480 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 Sheffield
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£23,50095%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
View all scholarships →University of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £2,630 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,480 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sheffield better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £23,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 96% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of Sheffield?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of Sheffield does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Sheffield teaches 76 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 68 more.
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