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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.
6/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Gloucestershire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on employment, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Gloucestershire both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £8,770 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 Gloucestershire
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%
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
Subjects
2 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 Gloucestershire
Biology
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
University of Gloucestershire is about £8,770 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Gloucestershire
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.
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 Gloucestershire
Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26
See details
Deadline: N/A
Basketball Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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Deadline: N/A
The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
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Deadline: N/A
Women's Football Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Gloucestershire 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 £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £8,770 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 58 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and 50 more.
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