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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/4

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

1/4

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established.

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

Aberystwyth University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Biological Sciences (General) and Veterinary Medicine. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £5,480 a year cheaper.

In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 1 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
#501
#62
Guardian UK
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1872
Established
1791
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

Royal Veterinary College, University of London

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.5%

International

International student share

414
35

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Royal Veterinary College

    26 countries · 37.5% international

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

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Veterinary College, University of London

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Royal Veterinary College, University of London

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Royal Veterinary College, University of London
    £26,200

    Aberystwyth University is about £5,480 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Royal Veterinary College, University of London
    £31,290

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Veterinary College, University of London

    • Animal Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Veterinary Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
      98%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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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

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £5,480 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 Aberystwyth University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Animal Science, Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Animal Science?

    Animal Science graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Aberystwyth University and 90% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 60 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies and 52 more.

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

    Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 1 subject area that Aberystwyth University does not, including Public Health & Epidemiology.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Royal Veterinary College, University of London35 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses