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Reading · QS World #196
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Reading
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Reading at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Reading both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Agriculture & Land Management, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Royal Agricultural University is about £4,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 5 and Royal Agricultural University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 6 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Royal Agricultural University
University of Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
11 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 Reading
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,850 (UG)
Building & Construction
4 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £31,650 (PG)
Animal Science
Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
Environmental Sciences
Ecology & Conservation
Zoology & Animal Biology
Countryside & Rural Management
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 Reading
- £25,850
Royal Agricultural University is about £8,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Reading
- £26,450
Royal Agricultural University is about £4,450 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 Reading
Agriculture & Land Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£29,50074%Satisfaction83%Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£39,50077%Satisfaction79%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£35,50064%Satisfaction77%Animal Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£30,00073%Satisfaction88%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£34,00067%Satisfaction81%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50095%Satisfaction97%
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 Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Royal Agricultural University is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Royal Agricultural University is about £4,450 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Agriculture & Land Management, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Animal Science, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and Countryside & Rural Management.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Reading better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £29,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 74% at Royal Agricultural University and 83% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Reading?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Heritage & Conservation and Agricultural Sciences.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Reading teaches 59 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations and 51 more.
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