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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.
5/8
Royal College of Music
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, international, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Royal College of Music vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Royal College of Music and University of Greater Manchester both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £15,260 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 College of Music
University of Greater Manchester
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%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
2 subjects 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
University of Greater Manchester
Music
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £24,480 (UG)
Cognitive & Experimental Psychology
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
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £15,260 a year cheaper.
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
University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
See details
Deadline: N/A
Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
See details
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
See details
Deadline: N/A
The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal College of Music vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Royal College of Music or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £15,260 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 College of Music and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
Does Royal College of Music or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Royal College of Music?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 54 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 46 more.
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