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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.
6/10
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
4/10
Exeter
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Exeter is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, TEF, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Exeter at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Exeter both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £5,740 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher.
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 Exeter
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%
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
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 Exeter
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Zoology & Animal Biology
1 courseTypical fee £33,650 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Animal Science
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Exeter
- £24,950
University of Exeter is about £1,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
University of Exeter is about £5,740 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 Exeter
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction93%
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 Exeter
Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Exeter 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 £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £1,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £5,740 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Animal Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Exeter teaches 86 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies and 78 more.
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