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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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Royal Agricultural

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Agricultural University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Royal Agricultural University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Royal Agricultural University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Building & Construction and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,950 at Royal Agricultural University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Barnsley College University Centre

Royal Agricultural University

No data
72.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
12.4%

International

International student share

34
70

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
13

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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Royal Agricultural

    15 countries · 12.4% international

    • 🇿🇦South Africa13%
    • 🌐Zimbabwe13%
    • 🇩🇪Germany8.7%
    • 🇮🇳India8.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.7%

    Subjects

    4 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Royal Agricultural University

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,000 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,950 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,950 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Royal Agricultural University

    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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    Royal Agricultural University
    £16,950

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Royal Agricultural University
    £22,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Royal Agricultural University

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Royal Agricultural University

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors/Pathways to Property Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award

    £4,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Sir Emrys Jones Memorial Trust postgraduate award

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    RAU Bursary (Stream 2)

    £3,500

    Deadline: Aug 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Royal Agricultural University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Royal Agricultural University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,950 at Royal Agricultural University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 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 Barnsley College University Centre and Royal Agricultural University?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Animal Science, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General).

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Royal Agricultural University offer more courses?

    Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Royal Agricultural University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and 7 more.

    What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    Royal Agricultural University teaches 9 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences, Management, Ecology & Conservation and 1 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Royal Agricultural University70 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses