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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
West London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses.
Royal College of Music vs University of West London at a glance
Royal College of Music and University of West London have one subject area in common, Music. Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £15,510 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 West London
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%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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 West London
Music
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (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
- University of West London
- £16,750
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
- University of West London
- £17,250
University of West London is about £15,510 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 West London
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Royal College of Music vs University of West London: common questions
Is Royal College of Music or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,760 a year at Royal College of Music and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £15,510 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 West London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Royal College of Music or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 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 West London?
Royal College of Music teaches 1 subject area that University of West London does not, including Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Royal College of Music?
University of West London teaches 67 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering and 59 more.
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