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Plymouth · QS World #691
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.
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Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 4 categories
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Plymouth
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Agricultural University and University of Plymouth are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Plymouth on TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Plymouth both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and Business & Management (General). Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Royal Agricultural University is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 3 and University of Plymouth in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 2 and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
10 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 Plymouth
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £21,000 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Ecology & Conservation
Building & Construction
Heritage & Conservation
Management
Environmental Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Zoology & Animal Biology
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
Royal Agricultural University is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
University of Plymouth is about £2,500 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 Plymouth
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,00077%Satisfaction74%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,00064%Satisfaction83%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50095%Satisfaction94%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,00067%SatisfactionNo data
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 Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Royal Agricultural University is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £2,500 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 Plymouth?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Building & Construction, Heritage & Conservation, Management, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Plymouth better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 74% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Plymouth?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences and Countryside & Rural Management.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Plymouth teaches 68 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing and 60 more.
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