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Edinburgh · QS World #35
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.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 2 categories
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Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The University of Edinburgh both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Music, Teacher Training and Drama & Theatre. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £680 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, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level.
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
The University of Edinburgh
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%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
7 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
The University of Edinburgh
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Teacher Training
1 courseTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Education Studies
2 coursesFee not available
11 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
Management
Social Work
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Only at The University of Edinburgh
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
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £680 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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
The University of Edinburgh
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction89%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,50070%Satisfaction92%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction91%
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
The University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £680 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 The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Music, Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Management and Social Work.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or The University of Edinburgh better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £31,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 92% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at The University of Edinburgh?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 1 subject area that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Dance.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 109 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 101 more.
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