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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 2 categories
5/7
Teesside
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established, scholarship.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Teesside University at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Teesside University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Music, Education Studies and Management. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,920 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 3 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 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
Teesside University
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%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Subjects
6 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
Teesside University
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Education Studies
Management
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Teacher Training
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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
Teesside University is about £11,920 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- Teesside University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.
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
Teesside University
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,00089%Satisfaction91%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50083%Satisfaction95%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£18,50070%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
See details
Deadline: N/A
James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pamella Dow Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Teesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Teesside University: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Teesside University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £11,920 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 Teesside University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Music, Education Studies, Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Teesside University better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £18,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 90% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Teesside University?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 2 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Drama & Theatre and Dance.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Teesside University teaches 49 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 41 more.
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