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Glasgow · QS World #80
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.
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Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Glasgow
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Glasgow leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Glasgow both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Management, Business Studies and Agriculture & Land Management. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £6,840 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 2 and Royal Agricultural University in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £31,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 2 and University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow
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%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
Subjects
10 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 Glasgow
Management
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
39 coursesTypical fee £15,160 (PG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £27,830 (PG)
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £11,370 (PG)
Animal Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Ecology & Conservation
Environmental Sciences
Building & Construction
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 Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
University of Glasgow is about £6,840 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 Glasgow
Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£31,00067%Satisfaction73%Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£31,00077%Satisfaction65%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50095%Satisfaction91%
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 Glasgow
Minerva Scholarships
£22,000
Deadline: N/A
Excellence Bursaries
100%
Deadline: N/A
Travel Bursaries
£50
Deadline: N/A
School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Glasgow: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £6,840 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 Glasgow?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Management, Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Glasgow better for Management?
Management graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £31,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 67% at Royal Agricultural University and 73% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Glasgow?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences and Countryside & Rural Management.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Glasgow teaches 87 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations and 79 more.
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