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Cirencester
Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/6
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Royal Agricultural University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Royal Agricultural University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University Centre South Essex have one subject area in common, Business & Management (General). Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Royal Agricultural University is about £980 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University 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 South Essex
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 South Essex
No published data on international students
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
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
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 South Essex
- £17,930
Royal Agricultural University is about £980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 South Essex
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00064%SatisfactionNo data
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 South Essex
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Royal Agricultural University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Royal Agricultural University is about £980 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 South Essex?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Business & Management (General).
Is Royal Agricultural University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 12 subject areas that University Centre South Essex 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 University Centre South Essex but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 17 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 9 more.
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