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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.
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Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Reading
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Reading is ahead on ranking, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Reading at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Reading both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £4,840 a year cheaper.
In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher. 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 Reading in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Veterinary College, University of London
University of Reading
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%
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
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 Reading
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Animal Science
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 Reading
- £25,850
University of Reading is about £350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Reading
- £26,450
University of Reading is about £4,840 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 Reading
Biological Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction88%Animal Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,00090%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 Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Reading 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £26,450 at University of Reading: University of Reading is about £4,840 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology and Biology.
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Reading better for Animal Science?
Animal Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £30,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 88% at University of Reading. 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 Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Reading teaches 66 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 58 more.
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