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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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 Agricultural
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Agricultural University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Royal Agricultural University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University Centre Somerset both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Agriculture & Land Management and Childhood & Youth Studies. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
In Agriculture & Land Management, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University is higher. In Agriculture & Land Management, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.
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
University Centre Somerset
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%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
2 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
University Centre Somerset
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
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
- Royal Agricultural University
- £16,950
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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
University Centre Somerset
Agriculture & Land Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£18,50074%Satisfaction95%
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
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 Royal Agricultural University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Agriculture & Land Management and Childhood & Youth Studies.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University Centre Somerset better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £18,500 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Royal Agricultural University and 95% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 11 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business Studies, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences, Management and 3 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and 4 more.
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