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York · QS World #158
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
York
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs University of York at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and University of York both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Heritage & Conservation. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £27,500 at University of York: Royal Agricultural University is about £10,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £27,250 at University of York: Royal Agricultural University is about £5,250 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of York is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Agricultural University is higher in 1 and University of York 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 York
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%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
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 York
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £31,900 (PG)
Heritage & Conservation
Management
Environmental Sciences
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Ecology & Conservation
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 York
- £27,500
Royal Agricultural University is about £10,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- University of York
- £27,250
Royal Agricultural University is about £5,250 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 York
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£30,50064%Satisfaction80%Ecology & Conservation
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50095%Satisfaction91%
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 York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Agricultural University vs University of York: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £27,500 at University of York: Royal Agricultural University is about £10,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £27,250 at University of York: Royal Agricultural University is about £5,250 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 York?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Heritage & Conservation, Management, Environmental Sciences, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies and Ecology & Conservation.
Is Royal Agricultural University or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Royal Agricultural University and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Agricultural University or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at University of York?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 5 subject areas that University of York does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of York but not at Royal Agricultural University?
University of York teaches 74 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 66 more.
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