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London · THE World #501
Leeds · QS World #77
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
4/9
Leeds
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Leeds is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Leeds at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Leeds both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds, so the two cost about the same.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
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 Leeds
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%
Leeds
105 countries · 31.5% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇮🇳India9.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
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 Leeds
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £33,800 (UG)
Zoology & Animal Biology
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 Leeds
- £33,700
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Leeds
- £31,500
About the same.
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 Leeds
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00084%Satisfaction84%
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 Leeds
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Community Bursary
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Leeds: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Leeds 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 £33,700 at University of Leeds: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds, so the two cost about the same. 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 Leeds?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Leeds offer more courses?
University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Leeds but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Leeds teaches 106 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics and 98 more.
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