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London · THE World #501
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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 6 categories
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Nottingham
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Nottingham is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Nottingham at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Nottingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: University of Nottingham is about £490 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 2 and University of Nottingham in 0. The widest gap is in Animal Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, against £23,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher in 1 and University of Nottingham in 1.
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 Nottingham
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%
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
5 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 Nottingham
Veterinary Medicine
10 coursesTypical fee £47,960 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £41,800 (UG)
Public Health & Epidemiology
Animal Science
Zoology & Animal Biology
Biology
Only at Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Only at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
University of Nottingham is about £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 Nottingham
Veterinary Medicine
£36,000Salary (3 years)£33,00089%Satisfaction99%Animal Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£23,00090%Satisfaction78%
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 Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Nottingham 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 £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £6,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: University of Nottingham is about £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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Veterinary Medicine, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Nottingham better for Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinary Medicine graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £33,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 99% at University of Nottingham. 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 Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Biological Sciences (General) and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Nottingham teaches 93 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 85 more.
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