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Glasgow
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.
4/7
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Agricultural University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.
Royal Agricultural University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have one subject area in common, Management. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Agricultural University is about £11,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Agricultural University is about £6,400 a year cheaper.
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 Agricultural University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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 Agricultural
15 countries · 12.4% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa13%
- 🌐Zimbabwe13%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.7%
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
Subjects
1 subject 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 Agricultural University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Management
Only at Royal Agricultural University
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 Agricultural University
- £16,950
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
Royal Agricultural University is about £11,970 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
Royal Agricultural University is about £6,400 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal 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
Royal 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
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Agricultural University is about £11,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Royal Agricultural University is about £6,400 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 Agricultural University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Management.
Does Royal Agricultural University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences and 4 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Royal Agricultural University?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Music, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.
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