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Stirling · QS World #560
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.
4/7
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Stirling
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Agricultural University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on satisfaction, international, courses.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of Stirling at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of Stirling both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management and Animal Science. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 1 and Royal Agricultural University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, against £26,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 3 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 Stirling
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%
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
8 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 Stirling
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Agriculture & Land Management
15 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Animal Science
Environmental Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business & Management (General)
Ecology & Conservation
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 Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.
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 Stirling
Business Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,00077%Satisfaction80%Animal Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction98%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction91%Management
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00067%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 Stirling
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Royal Agricultural University vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Royal Agricultural University and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation and Management.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Agricultural University and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of Stirling?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of Stirling teaches 52 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, History, Law, English Studies and 44 more.
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