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Belfast · QS World #174
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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Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
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, satisfaction, international, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, courses.
Queen's University Belfast vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Queen's University Belfast and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Queen's University Belfast is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher.
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.
Queen's University Belfast
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.
Queen's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
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.
Queen's University Belfast
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Animal Science
Zoology & Animal Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Queen's University Belfast
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
- Queen's University Belfast
- £20,800
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Queen's University Belfast is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Queen's University Belfast
- No data
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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.
Queen's University Belfast
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal 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
Queen's University Belfast vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Queen's University Belfast or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Queen's University Belfast is about £5,400 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 Queen's University Belfast and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Queen's University Belfast or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 89 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry and 81 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Queen's University Belfast?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Biology.
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