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Lincoln · QS World #851
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
5/8
Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Lincoln both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Animal Science and Agriculture & Land Management. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 2 and University of Lincoln in 0. The widest gap is in Animal Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £18,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln is higher in 2 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 Lincoln
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%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
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 Lincoln
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Animal Science
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,800 (PG)
Heritage & Conservation
Zoology & Animal Biology
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Building & Construction
Ecology & Conservation
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
Royal Agricultural University is about £1,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
University of Lincoln is about £3,200 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 Lincoln
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,50077%Satisfaction83%Animal Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£18,50073%Satisfaction94%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction75%
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 Lincoln
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Royal Agricultural University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £3,200 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business Studies, Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 83% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Lincoln?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences and Management.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Lincoln teaches 72 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and 64 more.
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