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Oxford · QS World #4
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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Oxford
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Oxford at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Oxford both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Social Work and Management. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £14,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £10,030 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher.
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 Oxford
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%
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
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
University of Oxford
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £49,400 (UG)
Social Work
Management
Education Studies
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 Oxford
- £43,600
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £14,680 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £10,030 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 Oxford
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50089%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
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Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £14,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £10,030 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 Oxford?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Social Work, Management, Education Studies and Media & Film Studies.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Drama & Theatre, Dance and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Oxford teaches 74 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 66 more.
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