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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Royal College of Art

Kensington and Chelsea

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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 College of Art

scored higher in 0 categories

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Bath

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.

Royal College of Art vs University of Bath at a glance

Royal College of Art and University of Bath have no subject area in common. Royal College of Art's largest is Film Production & Cinematography; University of Bath's is Mechanical Engineering.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £29,500 at University of Bath: Royal College of Art is about £13,900 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
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
N/A
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Royal College of Art

University of Bath

No data
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
23.8%

International

International student share

50
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
25

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 College of Art

No published data on international students

    VS

    Bath

    96 countries · 23.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.2%
    • 🇨🇳China9.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
    • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

    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 College of Art
    No data
    University of Bath
    £32,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.

    Postgraduate

    Royal College of Art
    £15,600
    University of Bath
    £29,500

    Royal College of Art is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Royal College of Art

    Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bath

    Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £12,400

    Deadline: N/A

    Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Royal College of Art vs University of Bath: common questions

    Is Royal College of Art or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £29,500 at University of Bath: Royal College of Art is about £13,900 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.

    Does Royal College of Art or University of Bath offer more courses?

    University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.

    What can you study at Royal College of Art but not at University of Bath?

    Royal College of Art teaches 1 subject area that University of Bath does not, including Film Production & Cinematography.

    What can you study at University of Bath but not at Royal College of Art?

    University of Bath teaches 49 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics and 41 more.

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