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London · THE World #501
Birmingham · QS World #68
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.
6/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Birmingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Birmingham is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Birmingham at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Birmingham both teach 3 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; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Birmingham is higher.
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 Birmingham
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%
Birmingham
104 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India9.4%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2%
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
University of Birmingham
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
3 coursesFee not available
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Birmingham
- £27,090
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Birmingham
- £23,390
University of Birmingham is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
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
University of Birmingham
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,00084%Satisfaction88%
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 Birmingham
Enhanced Chamberlain Award
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
University Music Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
University Music Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Birmingham: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Birmingham 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 £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University of Birmingham is about £7,900 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 Birmingham?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Public Health & Epidemiology and Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Birmingham offer more courses?
University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Birmingham teaches 98 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 90 more.
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