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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.
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Kent
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Kent is ahead on ranking, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Kent at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Kent both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biology and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £10,590 a year cheaper.
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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 Kent
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%
Kent
85 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India9.9%
- 🇨🇳China6.8%
- 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
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 Kent
Biology
1 courseTypical fee £33,650 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Animal Science
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 Kent
- £23,500
University of Kent is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Kent
- £20,700
University of Kent is about £10,590 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 Kent
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Kent: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Kent 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 £23,500 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £2,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £20,700 at University of Kent: University of Kent is about £10,590 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 Kent?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biology and Animal Science.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Kent offer more courses?
University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Kent but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Kent teaches 61 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Applied Psychology and 53 more.
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