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London · THE World #501
Lincoln · QS World #851
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.
6/9
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Lincoln
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Lincoln is ahead on TEF, courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Lincoln at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £12,490 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln
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%
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
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 Lincoln
Animal Science
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (PG)
Zoology & Animal Biology
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
University of Lincoln is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
University of Lincoln is about £12,490 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 Lincoln
Animal Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction94%
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 Lincoln
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Lincoln 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 £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £12,490 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Lincoln better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £18,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 94% at University of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Lincoln teaches 77 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and 69 more.
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