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Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

VS

5/8

Greenwich

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment, graduate salary.

Royal Agricultural University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Royal Agricultural University and University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,550 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 Greenwich in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £23,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich 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.

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QS World
#791
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#79
1845
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Greenwich

72.6%
84.6%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,200
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.1%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12.4%
34.6%

International

International student share

70
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

13
19

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%
VS

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

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 Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

Royal Agricultural University is about £1,030 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Agricultural University
£22,000
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £2,550 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 Greenwich

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction84%
  • Management

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    67%Satisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Agricultural University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,030 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £2,550 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Management, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Business & Management (General).

Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Greenwich better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 84% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Greenwich offer more courses?

University of Greenwich lists 272 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.

What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Greenwich?

Royal Agricultural University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Heritage & Conservation, Countryside & Rural Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation and Zoology & Animal Biology.

What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at Royal Agricultural University?

University of Greenwich teaches 64 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Teacher Training and 56 more.

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