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Birmingham · QS World #1001
London · THE World #501
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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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Birmingham City
scored higher in 2 categories
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Birmingham City University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not lead in any category where both have data.
Birmingham City University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Birmingham City University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have no subject area in common. Birmingham City University's largest is Childhood & Youth Studies; Royal Veterinary College, University of London's is Biological Sciences (General).
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £7,630 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Birmingham City 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.
Birmingham City
No published data on international students
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
No subjects in common
Birmingham City University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Birmingham City 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
- Birmingham City University
- £18,570
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Birmingham City University is about £7,630 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birmingham City University
- No data
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirmingham City University
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Millennium Point Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Scott Trust Bursary
£7,415
Deadline: N/A
Santander Scholarship
£2,000
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
Birmingham City University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Birmingham City University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £7,630 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 Birmingham City University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Birmingham City University lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Birmingham City University teaches 68 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and 60 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Birmingham City University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that Birmingham City 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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