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Loughborough · QS World #203
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.
5/9
Loughborough
scored higher in 5 categories
4/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Loughborough University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international.
Loughborough University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Loughborough University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology. Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at Loughborough University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Loughborough University is about £1,790 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.
Loughborough 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.
Loughborough
90 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇨🇳China24.7%
- 🇮🇳India13.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
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.
Loughborough University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Loughborough 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
- Loughborough University
- £29,750
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Loughborough University
- £29,500
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Loughborough University is about £1,790 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLoughborough University
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver's Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Impact Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Inspiring Success Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jul 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
Loughborough University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Loughborough University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,500 a year at Loughborough University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Loughborough University is about £1,790 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 Loughborough University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Loughborough University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Loughborough University teaches 61 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 53 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Loughborough University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
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