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London · THE World #501
Aberdeen · QS World #288
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 4 categories
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Aberdeen
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Aberdeen are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Aberdeen on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,290 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
University of Aberdeen
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%
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
2 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
University of Aberdeen
Zoology & Animal Biology
Biology
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
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
University of Aberdeen is about £8,290 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
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Aberdeen 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 £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £5,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £8,290 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 University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 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 University of Aberdeen?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Aberdeen teaches 78 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 70 more.
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