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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.
1/8
Harper Adams
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Robert Gordon
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Robert Gordon University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Harper Adams University is ahead on employment.
Harper Adams University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance
Harper Adams University and Robert Gordon University both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Law, Mechanical Engineering and Management. Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Harper Adams University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 1 and Harper Adams University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, against £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Harper Adams University is higher in 2 and Robert Gordon University 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.
Harper Adams University
Robert Gordon University
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.
Harper Adams
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland37%
- 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
- 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
- 🇫🇷France3.7%
- 🇬🇷Greece3.7%
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
Subjects
6 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.
Harper Adams University
Robert Gordon University
Law
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £16,980 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Management
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at Harper Adams 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
- Harper Adams University
- £16,500
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
Harper Adams University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Harper Adams University
- No data
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
We do not have reliable international fee data for Harper Adams University 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.
Harper Adams University
Robert Gordon University
Mechanical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,00090%Satisfaction85%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£33,50087%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHarper Adams University
The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£6,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£5,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27
£3,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£2,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
Robert Gordon University
Bolashak Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Harper Adams University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions
Is Harper Adams University or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Harper Adams University is about £1,800 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 Harper Adams University and Robert Gordon University?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Law, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is Harper Adams University or Robert Gordon University better for Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, and £33,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Harper Adams University and 85% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Harper Adams University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?
Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Harper Adams University lists 103 courses.
What can you study at Harper Adams University but not at Robert Gordon University?
Harper Adams University teaches 15 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Ecology & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Business & Management (General), Food Science and 7 more.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Harper Adams University?
Robert Gordon University teaches 45 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 37 more.
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