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Nottingham · QS World #639
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.
2/9
Nottingham Trent
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Nottingham Trent University is ahead on TEF, courses.
Nottingham Trent University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Nottingham Trent University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Biological Sciences (General) and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Nottingham Trent University is about £8,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Nottingham Trent University is about £12,990 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 2 and Nottingham Trent University in 0. The widest gap is in Animal Science: £18,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 1 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1, 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.
Nottingham Trent 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.
Nottingham Trent
106 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India28.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
4 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.
Nottingham Trent University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
Biological Sciences (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Zoology & Animal Biology
Only at Nottingham Trent 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
- Nottingham Trent University
- £17,950
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Nottingham Trent University is about £8,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Nottingham Trent University
- £18,300
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Nottingham Trent University is about £12,990 a year cheaper.
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.
Nottingham Trent University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
£18,500Salary (3 years)£27,00088%Satisfaction90%Biological Sciences (General)
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction84%Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
£14,000Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNottingham Trent University
View all scholarships →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
Nottingham Trent University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Nottingham Trent University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Nottingham Trent University is about £8,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Nottingham Trent University is about £12,990 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 Nottingham Trent University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Animal Science, Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Nottingham Trent University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Nottingham Trent University teaches 77 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 69 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Nottingham Trent University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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