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London · THE World #501
Plymouth · QS World #691
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.
5/8
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Plymouth
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Plymouth is ahead on TEF, courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Plymouth both teach 3 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 Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £11,790 a year cheaper.
In Biological Sciences (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
3 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 Plymouth
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
University of Plymouth is about £7,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
University of Plymouth is about £11,790 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 Plymouth
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00084%Satisfaction88%
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 Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Plymouth 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 £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £7,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £11,790 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 Plymouth?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Plymouth teaches 75 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 67 more.
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