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London · THE World #501
Edinburgh · QS World #35
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.
3/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Edinburgh
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
In Veterinary Medicine, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 2 and Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 0.
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
The University of Edinburgh
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%
Edinburgh
122 countries · 41.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.5%
- 🇺🇸United States9.3%
- 🇮🇳India5.4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
- 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
Subjects
7 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
The University of Edinburgh
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £38,900 (UG)
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £41,700 (UG)
Animal Science
6 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Public Health & Epidemiology
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Zoology & Animal Biology
Biology
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
- The University of Edinburgh
- £29,600
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- The University of Edinburgh
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh yet.
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 Veterinary College, University of London
The University of Edinburgh
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00084%Satisfaction87%Veterinary Medicine
£36,000Salary (3 years)£35,00089%Satisfaction95%
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
The University of Edinburgh
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
£21,000
Deadline: N/A
Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
Cameron Law Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or The University of Edinburgh 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 £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,400 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 The University of Edinburgh?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or The University of Edinburgh better for Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary Medicine graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £35,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 95% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?
The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Veterinary College, University of London lists 35 courses.
What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
The University of Edinburgh teaches 109 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Law, Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics and 101 more.
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