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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 3 categories
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Aberdeen
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Aberdeen both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Management and Education Studies. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 2 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
University of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
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
University of Aberdeen
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Management
4 coursesFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Education Studies
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Teacher Training
1 courseTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
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
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
University of Aberdeen is about £8,120 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 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
University of Aberdeen
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50089%Satisfaction94%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,50070%Satisfaction95%
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
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Deadline: N/A
Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 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 University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Management, Education Studies, Teacher Training and Media & Film Studies.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Aberdeen 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 University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 95% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at University of Aberdeen?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Drama & Theatre, Dance and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Aberdeen teaches 75 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Law, English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 67 more.
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