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Norwich · QS World #381
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.
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Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
East Anglia UEA
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East Anglia UEA leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and Management. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Royal Agricultural University is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,850 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 2 and Royal Agricultural University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £28,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 1 and University of East Anglia UEA in 1, with 1 about level.
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 East Anglia UEA
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%
East Anglia UEA
67 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇨🇳China27%
- 🇮🇳India9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
Subjects
8 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 East Anglia UEA
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £23,850 (PG)
Management
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Environmental Sciences
Heritage & Conservation
Ecology & Conservation
Business & Management (General)
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 East Anglia UEA
- £23,100
Royal Agricultural University is about £6,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of East Anglia UEA
- £23,850
Royal Agricultural University is about £1,850 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 East Anglia UEA
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£28,00077%Satisfaction77%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£28,00067%Satisfaction80%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction88%
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 East Anglia UEA
David TK Wong Fellowship
£26,000
Deadline: N/A
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary
£15,018
Deadline: N/A
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship
£13,250
Deadline: N/A
MBAdvantage Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: May 2026
9mobile Fellowship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Royal Agricultural University is about £6,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,850 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 East Anglia UEA?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Management, Environmental Sciences, Heritage & Conservation, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General) and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of East Anglia UEA better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £28,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 77% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?
University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of East Anglia UEA?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 5 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management and Childhood & Youth Studies.
What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of East Anglia UEA teaches 69 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Economics, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Computer Science and 61 more.
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