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Leicester · QS World #314
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.
2/8
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Leicester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Leicester at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Leicester both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,150 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 2 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 £27,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Agricultural University
University of Leicester
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%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
5 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 Leicester
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
12 coursesFee not available
Management
Environmental Sciences
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 Leicester
- £25,100
Royal Agricultural University is about £8,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Leicester
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester 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 Leicester
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£27,50064%Satisfaction82%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,00067%Satisfaction76%
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 Leicester
International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
ULSB International Deans Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,150 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 Leicester?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Management and Environmental Sciences.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Royal Agricultural University and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Leicester?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management, Ecology & Conservation and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Leicester teaches 67 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics and 59 more.
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