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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.
5/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Essex
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Essex is ahead on ranking, courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Essex at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Essex have one subject area in common, Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 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 £21,500 at University of Essex: University of Essex is about £4,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,880 at University of Essex: University of Essex is about £7,410 a year cheaper.
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 Essex
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%
Essex
97 countries · 33.7% international
- 🇮🇳India21.2%
- 🇨🇳China11.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%
Subjects
1 subject 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 Essex
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 Essex
- £21,500
University of Essex is about £4,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Essex
- £23,880
University of Essex is about £7,410 a year cheaper.
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 Essex
Access Essex Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Essex MBA Dean's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Essex: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Essex 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 £21,500 at University of Essex: University of Essex is about £4,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,880 at University of Essex: University of Essex is about £7,410 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 Essex?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Essex offer more courses?
University of Essex lists 748 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 Essex?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Essex but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Essex teaches 73 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and 65 more.
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