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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
Harper Adams
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). Harper Adams University is ahead on TEF, employment, courses.
Harper Adams University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Harper Adams University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology. Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Harper Adams University is about £9,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 1 and Harper Adams University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Animal Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams 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, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 1 and Harper Adams University in 0, with 1 about level.
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.
Harper Adams 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.
Harper Adams
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland37%
- 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
- 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
- 🇫🇷France3.7%
- 🇬🇷Greece3.7%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
3 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.
Harper Adams University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
11 coursesFee not available
4 coursesTypical fee £18,870 (UG)
Animal Science
Zoology & Animal Biology
Only at Harper Adams University
- Agriculture & Land Management · 38
- Ecology & Conservation · 10
- Agricultural Sciences · 9
- Business & Management (General) · 3
- Food Science · 3
- Mechanical Engineering · 3
- Politics & International Relations · 3
- Management · 2
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering · 2
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · 1
- and 8 more
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
- Harper Adams University
- £16,500
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Harper Adams University is about £9,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Harper Adams University
- No data
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
We do not have reliable international fee data for Harper Adams University yet.
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.
Harper Adams University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction90%Animal Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£27,00090%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHarper Adams University
The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£6,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£5,000
Deadline: Aug 2026
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27
£3,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27
£2,500
Deadline: Aug 2026
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
Harper Adams University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Harper Adams University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Harper Adams University is about £9,700 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 Harper Adams University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Harper Adams University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Veterinary Sciences & Nursing?
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, and £22,500 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Harper Adams University lists 103 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Harper Adams University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Harper Adams University teaches 18 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Ecology & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Business & Management (General), Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Management and 10 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Harper Adams University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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