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Reading · QS World #196
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 4 categories
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Reading
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, scholarship). University of Reading is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Reading at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Reading both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Management and Teacher Training. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £1,950 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 2 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 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
University of Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Management
Teacher Training
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 Reading
- £25,850
University of Reading is about £3,070 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Reading
- £26,450
University of Reading is about £1,950 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 Reading
Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction67%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£27,50070%Satisfaction77%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data83%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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University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £3,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £1,950 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Management, Teacher Training, Education Studies and Media & Film Studies.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Reading better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £27,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Dance and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Reading teaches 65 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 57 more.
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