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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Royal Agricultural University

Cirencester

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University of the Built Environment

Reading

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

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3/7

Built Environment

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Agricultural University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, courses, scholarship). University of the Built Environment is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Royal Agricultural University vs University of the Built Environment at a glance

Royal Agricultural University and University of the Built Environment both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction and Management. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of the Built Environment offers 10 courses across 5 subject areas.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1845
Established
2019
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 the Built Environment

72.6%
83.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,200
£53,785.7

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.1%
93.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12.4%
0.1%

International

International student share

70
10

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

13
0

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%
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Built Environment

1 countries · 0.1% international

  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong100%

Subjects

2 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 the Built Environment

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 the Built Environment
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment yet.

Postgraduate

Royal Agricultural University
£22,000
University of the Built Environment
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of the Built Environment

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FAQ

Royal Agricultural University vs University of the Built Environment: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Royal Agricultural University and University of the Built Environment?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Building & Construction and Management.

Does Royal Agricultural University or University of the Built Environment offer more courses?

Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Built Environment lists 10 courses.

What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of the Built Environment?

Royal Agricultural University teaches 11 subject areas that University of the Built Environment does not, including Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and 3 more.

What can you study at University of the Built Environment but not at Royal Agricultural University?

University of the Built Environment teaches 3 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Architecture, Chemical Engineering and Planning & Housing.

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