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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.
6/8
Royal College of Music
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, employment.
Royal College of Music vs Trinity Laban at a glance
Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban have one subject area in common, Music. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 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
Trinity Laban
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%
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
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
Trinity Laban
Music
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
21 coursesFee not available
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.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban 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
Trinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal College of Music vs Trinity Laban: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Royal College of Music and Trinity Laban?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal College of Music or Trinity Laban offer more courses?
Royal College of Music lists 39 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at Trinity Laban?
Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that Trinity Laban does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at Royal College of Music?
Trinity Laban teaches 3 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Dance, Personal & Professional Development and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
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