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London · THE World #501
Cambridge · QS World #6
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/10
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 3 categories
7/10
Cambridge
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Cambridge at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Cambridge both teach 5 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; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £10,010 a year cheaper.
In Veterinary Medicine, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, the two are about level. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge 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
University of Cambridge
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%
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
5 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 Cambridge
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (PG)
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £41,300 (UG)
Animal Science
Biology
Zoology & Animal 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 Cambridge
- £32,890
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,690 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £10,010 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 Cambridge
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,00084%Satisfaction91%Veterinary Medicine
£36,000Salary (3 years)£36,00089%Satisfaction98%
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 Cambridge
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Cambridge 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 £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £10,010 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Cambridge better for Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary Medicine graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £36,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 98% at University of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Cambridge teaches 74 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including History, Asian Languages & Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 66 more.
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