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London · THE World #501
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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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Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, courses.
Hartpury University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Hartpury University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Hartpury University is about £8,950 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 1 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1.
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.
Hartpury 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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
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.
Hartpury University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
55 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Veterinary Medicine
5 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Only at Hartpury 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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Hartpury University is about £8,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury 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.
Hartpury University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00087%Satisfaction90%Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50097%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
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
Hartpury University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Hartpury University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Hartpury University is about £8,950 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 Hartpury University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
Is Hartpury University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Hartpury 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 Hartpury University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Hartpury University lists 107 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Hartpury University teaches 9 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Ecology & Conservation and 1 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Hartpury University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
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