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Cirencester
Nottingham · QS World #97
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
Nottingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Nottingham at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Nottingham both teach 9 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 Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Agricultural University is about £16,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,800 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 Nottingham in 1. The widest gap is in Management: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £33,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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 Nottingham
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (PG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Building & Construction
Animal Science
Management
Business & Management (General)
Environmental Sciences
Zoology & Animal Biology
Ecology & Conservation
Only at Royal Agricultural University
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Royal Agricultural University is about £16,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
Royal Agricultural University is about £8,800 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 Nottingham
Animal Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£23,00073%Satisfaction78%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£33,50067%Satisfaction78%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00095%Satisfaction82%
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 Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Agricultural University is about £16,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,800 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Management, Business & Management (General), Environmental Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Nottingham better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £23,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Royal Agricultural University and 78% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Nottingham?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences and Countryside & Rural Management.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Nottingham teaches 89 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics and 81 more.
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