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Cirencester
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.
2/7
Royal Agricultural
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Royal Agricultural University is ahead on courses, scholarship.
Royal Agricultural University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Royal Agricultural University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Agricultural University offers 70 courses across 13 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Agricultural University is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Agricultural University is about £9,290 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. In Animal Science, 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.
Royal Agricultural 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.
Royal Agricultural
15 countries · 12.4% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa13%
- 🌐Zimbabwe13%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.7%
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.
Royal Agricultural University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
Zoology & Animal Biology
Only at Royal Agricultural 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
- Royal Agricultural University
- £16,950
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Royal Agricultural University is about £9,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Agricultural University
- £22,000
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Royal Agricultural University is about £9,290 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.
Royal Agricultural University
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Animal Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)£27,00073%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Agricultural University
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors/Pathways to Property Bursary
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
RAU Africa Agricultural Leadership Award
£4,500
Deadline: N/A
Sir Emrys Jones Memorial Trust postgraduate award
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
RAU Bursary (Stream 2)
£3,500
Deadline: Aug 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
Royal Agricultural University vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Royal Agricultural University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Agricultural University is about £9,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Royal Agricultural University and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Agricultural University is about £9,290 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 Royal Agricultural University and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Agricultural University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Royal Agricultural University, and £27,000 from Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Royal Agricultural 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 Royal Agricultural University or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Agricultural University lists 70 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Royal Agricultural University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Royal Agricultural University teaches 11 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Heritage & Conservation, Agricultural Sciences, Building & Construction, Countryside & Rural Management, Environmental Sciences, Management and 3 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Royal Agricultural University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that Royal Agricultural University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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