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Cirencester
Devon · QS World #136
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Exeter
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Exeter at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Exeter both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Ecology & Conservation. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Royal Agricultural University is about £3,550 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 3 and Royal Agricultural University in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 3 and Royal Agricultural University in 1.
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 Exeter
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%
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Ecology & Conservation
2 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Zoology & Animal Biology
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Environmental Sciences
Management
Animal Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Building & Construction
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 Exeter
- £24,950
Royal Agricultural University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
Royal Agricultural University is about £3,550 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£39,00064%Satisfaction84%Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£39,00077%Satisfaction83%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50095%Satisfaction83%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£36,00067%Satisfaction87%
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 Exeter
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Royal Agricultural University is about £3,550 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Environmental Sciences, Management, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Building & Construction.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Exeter better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Royal Agricultural University and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Exeter?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences and Countryside & Rural Management.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Exeter teaches 82 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 74 more.
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