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Cirencester
Derby · QS World #1201
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.
3/8
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Derby
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Derby leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, graduate salary, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Derby at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Derby both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Building & Construction. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £16,900 at University of Derby, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 2 and University of Derby in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £21,000 from University of Derby. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 2 and Royal Agricultural 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.
Royal Agricultural University
University of Derby
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%
Derby
64 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
- 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%
Subjects
9 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 of Derby
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £20,280 (UG)
Building & Construction
Heritage & Conservation
Childhood & Youth Studies
Environmental Sciences
Management
Ecology & Conservation
Zoology & Animal Biology
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 of Derby
- £16,900
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Derby
- £17,500
University of Derby is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
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 of Derby
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,00064%Satisfaction93%Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,00077%Satisfaction79%
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 of Derby
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Golding Awards
See details
Deadline: N/A
Sarah Essam Football Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Sitwell Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Derby: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Derby cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £16,900 at University of Derby, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £4,500 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 of Derby?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Building & Construction, Heritage & Conservation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Management, Ecology & Conservation and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Derby better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £21,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Royal Agricultural University and 93% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Derby offer more courses?
University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Derby?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences and Countryside & Rural Management.
What can you study at University of Derby but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Derby teaches 65 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies and 57 more.
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