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Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Gloucestershire
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Gloucestershire leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, graduate salary, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Gloucestershire both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Building & Construction. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Royal Agricultural University is about £480 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 1 and University of Gloucestershire in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 1 and University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
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%
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
Subjects
7 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 Gloucestershire
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
13 coursesFee not available
Building & Construction
Ecology & Conservation
Business & Management (General)
Management
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
Royal Agricultural University is about £480 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Gloucestershire
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire 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 of Gloucestershire
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,50077%Satisfaction75%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00095%Satisfaction95%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00067%Satisfaction95%
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 Gloucestershire
Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26
See details
Deadline: N/A
Basketball Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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Deadline: N/A
The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
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Deadline: N/A
Women's Football Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Royal Agricultural University is about £480 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Management and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Gloucestershire better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 75% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Gloucestershire?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management and Environmental Sciences.
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 53 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Music and 45 more.
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