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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 3 categories
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Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship; Ulster University on employment, international, courses.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Ulster University at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Ulster University both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Social Work. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £11,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher in 2 and Ulster University in 1.
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
Ulster 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%
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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
Ulster University
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,490 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,490 (UG)
Social Work
Management
Media & Film Studies
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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
Ulster University is about £11,430 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- Ulster University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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
Ulster University
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction90%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction87%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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Deadline: N/A
James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Ulster University
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs Ulster University: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £11,430 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 Ulster University?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Management and Media & Film Studies.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Ulster University?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Dance, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Ulster University teaches 61 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering and 53 more.
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