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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Oxford at a glance

Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Oxford both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £17,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,140 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#4
#501
THE World
#1
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Guardian UK
#1
1791
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Oxford

88.2%
92.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£40,700
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.5%
37.2%

International

International student share

35
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
1

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%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

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 Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £17,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290
University of Oxford
£38,430

Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,140 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Oxford 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £17,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £7,140 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biology and Public Health & Epidemiology.

Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Zoology & Animal Biology.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

University of Oxford teaches 77 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 69 more.

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