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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

VS

6/9

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Royal Veterinary College, University of London and UCL (University College London) both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,410 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#8
#501
THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1791
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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

UCL (University College London)

88.2%
86.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£40,700
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.5%
51.9%

International

International student share

35
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
18

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%
VS

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

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

UCL (University College London)

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    12 courses

    Typical fee £26,200 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £39,200 (PG)

  • Public Health & Epidemiology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,010 (PG)

    10 courses

    Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

  • Biology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,650 (PG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,650 (PG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £34,700 (PG)

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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,410 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or UCL (University College London) 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 £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,410 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.

Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 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 UCL (University College London)?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

UCL (University College London) teaches 105 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 97 more.

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