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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.
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Royal College of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
South Wales
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of South Wales is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.
Royal College of Music vs University of South Wales at a glance
Royal College of Music and University of South Wales have one subject area in common, Music. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £14,860 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 South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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
University of South Wales
Music
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Only at Royal College of Music
Only at University of South Wales
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 South Wales
- £16,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
University of South Wales is about £14,860 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 South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Royal College of Music vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Royal College of Music or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £14,860 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal College of Music or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at University of South Wales?
Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that University of South Wales does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Royal College of Music?
University of South Wales teaches 62 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and 54 more.
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