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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.
3/8
Goldsmiths
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 (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). Goldsmiths, University of London is ahead on international, courses, scholarship.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have no subject area in common. Goldsmiths, University of London's largest is Media & Film Studies; Royal Veterinary College, University of London's is Biological Sciences (General).
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,290 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Goldsmiths, University of London
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.
Goldsmiths
59 countries · 40.3% international
- 🇨🇳China54.1%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
- 🌐Taiwan2.2%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
No subjects in common
Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Goldsmiths, University of London
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
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,290 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, University of London
ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Academics at Risk Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Rob Stringer Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: N/A
Generation Delta Studentships
100%
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
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £9,290 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 Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology and 31 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London 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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