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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.
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
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Glasgow
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Glasgow is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, established, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Glasgow at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Glasgow both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £16,130 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 1 and University of Glasgow in 1. The widest gap is in Veterinary Sciences & Nursing: £22,500 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, against £35,000 from University of Glasgow. In Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Royal Veterinary College, University of London 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 Glasgow
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%
Glasgow
121 countries · 35.9% international
- 🇨🇳China51.9%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🌐Kuwait1.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%
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 Glasgow
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Public Health & Epidemiology
1 courseTypical fee £33,010 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Animal Science
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
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 Glasgow
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Glasgow
- £15,160
University of Glasgow is about £16,130 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 Glasgow
Veterinary Medicine
£36,000Salary (3 years)£35,00089%SatisfactionNo dataVeterinary Sciences & Nursing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£35,00090%Satisfaction89%
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 Glasgow
Minerva Scholarships
£22,000
Deadline: N/A
Excellence Bursaries
100%
Deadline: N/A
Travel Bursaries
£50
Deadline: N/A
School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Glasgow: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Glasgow cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £16,130 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 Glasgow?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Glasgow better for Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary Medicine graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £35,000 from University of Glasgow. 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 Glasgow offer more courses?
University of Glasgow lists 1,022 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 Glasgow?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Biological Sciences (General) and Biology.
What can you study at University of Glasgow but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Glasgow teaches 92 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Psychology (General), Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages and 84 more.
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