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London · THE World #501
Swansea · QS World #322
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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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
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Swansea
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Swansea University is ahead on ranking, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs Swansea University at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and Swansea University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £22,950 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £8,340 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Swansea 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%
Swansea
73 countries · 14.1% international
- 🇮🇳India25.4%
- 🇨🇳China12.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%
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.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Swansea University
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Biology
1 courseTypical fee £33,650 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Zoology & Animal Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Veterinary College, University of London
- £26,200
- Swansea University
- £21,550
Swansea University is about £4,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- Swansea University
- £22,950
Swansea University is about £8,340 a year cheaper.
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
Swansea University
History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)
100%
Deadline: N/A
History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)
100%
Deadline: N/A
History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)
See details
Deadline: N/A
PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)
See details
Deadline: N/A
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs Swansea University: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or Swansea 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 £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £4,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £22,950 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £8,340 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 Swansea University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or Swansea University offer more courses?
Swansea University lists 916 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 Swansea University?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at Swansea University but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
Swansea University teaches 93 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 85 more.
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