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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

London

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

2/7

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Aberdeen

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is ahead on employment, international.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and University of Aberdeen have one subject area in common, Creative Writing. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offers 26 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £850 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1906
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

University of Aberdeen

82.7%
89.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£28,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

26
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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 Central School of Speech and Drama

21 countries · 25.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China25%
  • 🇺🇸United States23.1%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.8%
  • 🇦🇺Australia3.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada3.8%
VS

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

University of Aberdeen

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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
£27,250
University of Aberdeen
£20,800

University of Aberdeen is about £6,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
£23,850
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

University of Aberdeen is about £850 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £850 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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and University of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Creative Writing.

Does Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London lists 26 courses.

What can you study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London but not at University of Aberdeen?

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Drama & Theatre, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Creative Arts (General).

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London?

University of Aberdeen teaches 79 subject areas that Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 71 more.

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