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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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Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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

Royal Agricultural

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on employment.

Royal Agricultural University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Royal Agricultural University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Animal Science and Ecology & Conservation. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Agricultural University is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

In Business Studies, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 1 and The University of Edinburgh in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1845
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Royal Agricultural University

The University of Edinburgh

72.6%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12.4%
41.6%

International

International student share

70
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

13
112

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%
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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

11 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 Agricultural University

The University of Edinburgh

Only at Royal Agricultural University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Royal Agricultural University is about £12,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Agricultural University
£22,000
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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.

Royal Agricultural University

The University of Edinburgh

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Agricultural University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Royal Agricultural University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Agricultural University is about £12,650 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business Studies, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Heritage & Conservation, Management, Building & Construction, Zoology & Animal Biology, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies.

Is Royal Agricultural University or The University of Edinburgh better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 80% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Royal Agricultural University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.

What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Royal Agricultural University teaches 2 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and Countryside & Rural Management.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Royal Agricultural University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 105 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 97 more.

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Royal Agricultural University70 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses