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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.
3/8
Royal Holloway
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on ranking, courses, scholarship.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,890 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Holloway, University of London
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 Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Royal Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Subjects
3 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 Holloway, University of London
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Biological Sciences (General)
1 courseTypical fee £29,700 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
Biology
Zoology & Animal Biology
Only at Royal Holloway, University of London
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 Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,890 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Holloway, University of London
International Partners Scholarship
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Fulbright Scholarship
£25,000
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RVC Humanitarian Scholarship
£15,000
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Chevening Scholarship
100%
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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (DFID)
100%
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IVC Evidensia Diversity Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Holloway, University of London vs Royal Veterinary College, University of London: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £26,200 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,290 at Royal Veterinary College, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,890 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 Holloway, University of London and Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or Royal Veterinary College, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 57 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 49 more.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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