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Edinburgh · QS World #35
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Royal College of Music
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal College of Music is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Royal College of Music vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Royal College of Music and The University of Edinburgh have one subject area in common, Music. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
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 College of Music
The University of Edinburgh
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 College of Music
37 countries · 48.2% international
- 🇨🇳China35.4%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.3%
- 🇦🇺Australia3.1%
- 🇫🇷France3.1%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
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 College of Music
The University of Edinburgh
Music
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Only at Royal College of Music
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 Music
- No data
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal College of Music
Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Fellowship in Historical Keyboards
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Carne Junior Fellowship
See details
Deadline: N/A
The University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal College of Music vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Royal College of Music and The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal College of Music or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Royal College of Music?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 115 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 107 more.
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