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London · QS World #791
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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Greenwich
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greenwich leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Greenwich at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Greenwich both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Music, Management and Drama & Theatre. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £8,950 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 4 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 Greenwich
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%
Greenwich
101 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
- 🌐Nepal4.2%
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
University of Greenwich
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,740 (UG)
Management
4 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,980 (UG)
Teacher Training
Education Studies
Social Work
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 Greenwich
- £17,980
University of Greenwich is about £10,940 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Greenwich
- £19,450
University of Greenwich is about £8,950 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 Greenwich
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction92%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction92%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,00070%Satisfaction89%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00083%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
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Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Greenwich
Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)
£19,580
Deadline: N/A
EU Bursary
£10,500
Deadline: N/A
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Greenwich: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £10,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £8,950 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 Greenwich?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Music, Management, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Social Work and Media & Film Studies.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Greenwich better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 89% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Greenwich offer more courses?
University of Greenwich lists 272 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 Greenwich?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 1 subject area that University of Greenwich does not, including Dance.
What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Greenwich teaches 65 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing and 57 more.
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