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Royal College of Music

London

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

5/7

Royal College of Music

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

Stirling

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal College of Music leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on graduate salary, courses.

Royal College of Music vs University of Stirling at a glance

Royal College of Music and University of Stirling have one subject area in common, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1882
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 Stirling

88.8%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£27,500
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.8%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

48.2%
18.4%

International

International student share

39
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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%
VS

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

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 Stirling

  • Cognitive & Experimental Psychology

    3 courses

    Typical fee £21,680 (PG)

    1 course

    Fee not available

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
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

Royal College of Music vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Royal College of Music and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

Does Royal College of Music or University of Stirling offer more courses?

University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that University of Stirling does not, including Music.

What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Royal College of Music?

University of Stirling teaches 59 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law and 51 more.

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