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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

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.

7/9

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established, employment.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have one subject area in common, Zoology & Animal Biology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
#501
#4
Guardian UK
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1895
Established
1791
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Royal Veterinary College, University of London

89.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£57,700
£40,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
37.5%

International

International student share

253
35

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
9

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.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
VS

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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£26,200

Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,000 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Zoology & Animal Biology.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General) and 21 more.

What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.