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Oxford · QS World #4
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/9
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
Oxford
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Oxford at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Oxford both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies and Building & Construction. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Agricultural University is about £26,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Agricultural University is about £16,430 a year cheaper.
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 Oxford
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%
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
Subjects
6 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 Oxford
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
32 coursesTypical fee £40,710 (PG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Management
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 Oxford
- £43,600
Royal Agricultural University is about £26,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
Royal Agricultural University is about £16,430 a year cheaper.
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
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Agricultural University is about £26,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Agricultural University is about £16,430 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 Oxford?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Management and Ecology & Conservation.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Oxford?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Oxford teaches 73 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 65 more.
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