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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Anglia Ruskin
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Anglia Ruskin University is ahead on courses, scholarship.
Anglia Ruskin University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Anglia Ruskin University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Anglia Ruskin University is about £8,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,690 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 1 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Animal Science: £19,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 1 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London 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.
Anglia Ruskin University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
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.
Anglia Ruskin
93 countries · 20.8% international
- 🇮🇳India43.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
5 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.
Anglia Ruskin University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Public Health & Epidemiology
Biology
Zoology & Animal Biology
Only at Anglia Ruskin 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
- Anglia Ruskin University
- £17,500
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Anglia Ruskin University is about £8,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Anglia Ruskin University
- £18,600
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,690 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.
Anglia Ruskin University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,00089%Satisfaction90%Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,50098%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAnglia Ruskin University
Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Scholarship
£7,000
Deadline: N/A
Training Grant for Healthcare Students
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Postgraduate Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Anglia Ruskin University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Anglia Ruskin University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Anglia Ruskin University is about £8,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,600 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Anglia Ruskin University is about £12,690 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 Anglia Ruskin University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Anglia Ruskin University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Anglia Ruskin 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 Anglia Ruskin University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Anglia Ruskin University teaches 78 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Agriculture & Land Management and 70 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Anglia Ruskin University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Biological Sciences (General) and Veterinary Medicine.
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