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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 Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Management. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher in 3 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0.
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Holloway, University of 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
5 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Holloway, University of London
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Management
4 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,120 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Holloway, University of London
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction84%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50089%Satisfaction82%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50083%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
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Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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Royal Holloway, University of London
International Partners Scholarship
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,000 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 Conservatoire of Scotland and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Management, Media & Film Studies and Social Work.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Dance, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 55 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 47 more.
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