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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
South Wales
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, graduate salary.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of South Wales at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of South Wales both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £4,100 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 South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 3 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
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Royal Agricultural University
University of South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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 South Wales
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Building & Construction
4 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Animal Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University of South Wales is about £750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
University of South Wales is about £4,100 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 South Wales
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00077%Satisfaction91%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00064%Satisfaction94%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00067%Satisfaction94%
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 South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £4,100 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Management.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of South Wales better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 91% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of South Wales?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 7 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of South Wales teaches 57 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 49 more.
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