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Cardiff · QS World #179
London · THE World #501
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Cardiff
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Cardiff University is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, courses.
Cardiff University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Cardiff University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology. Cardiff University offers 362 courses across 86 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Cardiff University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,950 a year at Cardiff University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Cardiff University is about £5,340 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Cardiff 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.
Cardiff 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.
Cardiff
89 countries · 16% international
- 🇨🇳China22.8%
- 🇮🇳India14.5%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
2 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.
Cardiff University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
9 coursesTypical fee £30,700 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Cardiff 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
- Cardiff University
- £30,700
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Cardiff University
- £25,950
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Cardiff University is about £5,340 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.
Cardiff University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCardiff University
View all scholarships →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
Cardiff University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Cardiff University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Cardiff University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,950 a year at Cardiff University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Cardiff University is about £5,340 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.
What subjects can you study at both Cardiff University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Cardiff University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Cardiff University lists 362 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Cardiff University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Cardiff University teaches 84 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment and 76 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Cardiff University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that Cardiff University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
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