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London · THE World #501
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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.
5/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
4/9
Sheffield Hallam
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, employment, courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,200 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.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Sheffield Hallam University
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 Veterinary College
26 countries · 37.5% international
- 🇺🇸United States50.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong13%
- 🇨🇦Canada9.3%
- 🇨🇳China3.1%
- 🇮🇳India2.1%
Sheffield Hallam
44 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India53%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
- 🌐Kuwait4.3%
- 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%
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 Veterinary College, University of London
Sheffield Hallam University
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Only at Sheffield Hallam University
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 Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
- Sheffield Hallam University
- £18,000
Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- Sheffield Hallam University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Sheffield Hallam University yet.
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
Sheffield Hallam University
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Executive MBA Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Transform Together Scholarships
50%
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,200 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 Veterinary College, University of London and Sheffield Hallam University?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?
Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at Royal Veterinary College, University of London but not at Sheffield Hallam University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Sheffield Hallam University teaches 81 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science and 73 more.
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