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Birmingham · THE World #801
Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Sunderland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Sunderland at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Sunderland have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £10,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,120 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland
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%
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
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 Sunderland
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (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 Sunderland
- £17,500
University of Sunderland is about £10,960 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Sunderland
- £17,000
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,120 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 Sunderland
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,00095%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £10,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £4,120 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sunderland better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 100% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of Sunderland?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of Sunderland does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Sunderland teaches 55 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 47 more.
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