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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
Lancashire
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, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Lancashire is ahead on courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Lancashire at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Lancashire both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £8,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £12,040 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
University of Lancashire
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%
Lancashire
74 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
- 🌐Nepal6.6%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.4%
Subjects
4 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 Lancashire
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £39,000 (UG)
Animal Science
Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Lancashire
- £17,330
University of Lancashire is about £8,870 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Lancashire
- £19,250
University of Lancashire is about £12,040 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 Lancashire
Animal Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction91%
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 Lancashire
Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers
100%
Deadline: N/A
Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Estranged Student Support
See details
Deadline: N/A
Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Lancashire: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Lancashire 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 £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £8,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £12,040 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 Lancashire?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Lancashire offer more courses?
University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Lancashire teaches 78 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion and 70 more.
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