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Poole · QS World #801
London · THE World #501
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.
3/8
Bournemouth
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, courses.
Bournemouth University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Bournemouth University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have one subject area in common, Biological Sciences (General). Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £5,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Bournemouth University is higher.
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.
Bournemouth 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.
Bournemouth
73 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
- 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
1 subject 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.
Bournemouth University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £20,690 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Only at Bournemouth 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
- Bournemouth University
- £20,690
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Bournemouth University is about £5,510 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bournemouth University
- £19,690
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Bournemouth University is about £11,600 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.
Bournemouth University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data95%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBournemouth University
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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
Bournemouth University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Bournemouth University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £5,510 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £11,600 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 Bournemouth University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Biological Sciences (General).
Does Bournemouth University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Bournemouth University teaches 58 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies and 50 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Bournemouth University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
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