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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 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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Robert Gordon
scored higher in 4 categories
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Robert Gordon University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, employment, courses, scholarship; Royal Veterinary College, University of London on ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary.
Robert Gordon University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Robert Gordon University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London have one subject area in common, Public Health & Epidemiology. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £12,230 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.
Robert Gordon 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.
Robert Gordon
48 countries · 14.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
- 🇮🇳India16.2%
- 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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.
Robert Gordon University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Robert Gordon 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
- Robert Gordon University
- £18,300
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Robert Gordon University is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Robert Gordon University
- £19,060
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Robert Gordon University is about £12,230 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRobert Gordon University
Bolashak Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
100%
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
Robert Gordon University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Robert Gordon University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £12,230 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 Robert Gordon University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Robert Gordon University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Robert Gordon University teaches 50 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management and 42 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Robert Gordon University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
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