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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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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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.

1/7

Abertay

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on courses.

Abertay University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance

Abertay University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have no subject area in common. Abertay University's largest is Business & Management (General); Royal Veterinary College, University of London's is Biological Sciences (General).

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Abertay University is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Abertay University is about £12,340 a year cheaper.

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
#501
#55
Guardian UK
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1888
Established
1791
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

Royal Veterinary College, University of London

88%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£40,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
37.5%

International

International student share

82
35

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
9

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.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
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Royal Veterinary College

26 countries · 37.5% international

  • 🇺🇸United States50.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
  • 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
  • 🇨🇳China3.1%
  • 🇮🇳India2.1%

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

Abertay University
£16,950
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£26,200

Abertay University is about £9,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Abertay University
£18,950
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290

Abertay University is about £12,340 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

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Abertay University

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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

Fulbright Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

RVC Humanitarian Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (DFID)

100%

Deadline: N/A

IVC Evidensia Diversity Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Abertay University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions

Is Abertay University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Abertay University is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Abertay University is about £12,340 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.

Does Abertay University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?

Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.

What can you study at Abertay University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

Abertay University teaches 31 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences and 23 more.

What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Abertay University?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.

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