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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

5/9

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

4/9

Derby

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Derby is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Derby at a glance

Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Derby both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £13,790 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
#501
THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
1791
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

88.2%
88.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£40,700
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

35
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
6

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%
VS

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

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 Derby

  • Biology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,650 (PG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,650 (PG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

  • Public Health & Epidemiology

    1 course

    Typical fee £33,010 (PG)

    1 course

    Fee not available

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290
University of Derby
£17,500

University of Derby is about £13,790 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Derby: common questions

Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Derby 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 £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £13,790 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 Derby?

Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.

Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at University of Derby but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

University of Derby teaches 71 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics and 63 more.

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