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Birmingham · THE World #801
Wrexham · Guardian UK #110
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 3 categories
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Wrexham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Wrexham University are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, employment, graduate salary; Wrexham University on satisfaction, international, courses.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs Wrexham University at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Wrexham University have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £15,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £380 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
Wrexham University
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%
Wrexham
19 countries · 22.9% international
- 🇮🇳India66.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%
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
Wrexham University
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,750 (UG)
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Only at Wrexham University
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
- Wrexham University
- £12,750
Wrexham University is about £15,710 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- Wrexham University
- £12,500
Wrexham University is about £380 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs Wrexham University: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £15,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £12,500 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £380 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 Wrexham University?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Wrexham University offer more courses?
Wrexham University lists 159 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at Wrexham University?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that Wrexham University does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at Wrexham University but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Wrexham University teaches 51 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General) and 43 more.
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