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Birmingham · THE World #801
Southampton · QS World #111
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.
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Southampton
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Southampton have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £2,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,320 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 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 Southampton
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%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
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 Southampton
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Only at University of Southampton
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 Southampton
- £26,000
University of Southampton is about £2,460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,320 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 Southampton
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
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Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
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Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £2,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £18,320 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 Southampton?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Southampton better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £21,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of Southampton?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of Southampton does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Southampton teaches 90 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics and 82 more.
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