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London · THE World #501
Chester · Guardian UK #91
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 7 categories
1/8
Chester
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Chester at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Chester both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £11,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £15,790 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher.
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
University of Chester
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%
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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
University of Chester
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Animal Science
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 Chester
- £14,950
University of Chester is about £11,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Chester
- £15,500
University of Chester is about £15,790 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 Chester
Animal Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction87%
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 Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Chester: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Chester 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 £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £11,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £15,500 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £15,790 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Chester better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 87% at University of Chester. 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 Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Chester teaches 69 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations and 61 more.
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