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London · THE World #501
Sheffield · QS World #82
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 5 categories
4/9
Sheffield
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Sheffield is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Sheffield at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Sheffield both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science and Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield, so the two cost about the same.
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 Sheffield
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%
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
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 Sheffield
Biological Sciences (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £25,610 (PG)
Animal Science
Biology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Zoology & Animal 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 Sheffield
- £25,830
University of Sheffield is about £370 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
About the same.
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 Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Sheffield 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 £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Sheffield is about £370 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield, so the two cost about the same. 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Animal Science, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 2 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of Sheffield teaches 72 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 64 more.
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