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London · THE World #501
Bristol · QS World #57
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.
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 4 categories
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Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Bristol at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Bristol both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £5,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: University of Bristol is about £2,830 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 1 and University of Bristol in 1. The widest gap is in Veterinary Medicine: £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, against £34,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 2 and University of Bristol 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
University of Bristol
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%
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
6 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 Bristol
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £41,900 (UG)
Animal Science
Biology
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
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
- University of Bristol
- £31,300
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £5,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
University of Bristol is about £2,830 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 Bristol
Veterinary Medicine
£36,000Salary (3 years)£34,50089%Satisfaction88%Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00090%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 Bristol
Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Black heritage PhD scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
Deadline: N/A
British Council scholarships for Women
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Bristol 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 £31,300 at University of Bristol: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £5,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: University of Bristol is about £2,830 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 Bristol?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Zoology & Animal Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Bristol better for Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary Medicine graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £34,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 88% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 1 subject area that University of Bristol does not, including Biological Sciences (General).
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Bristol teaches 77 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 69 more.
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