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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
South Wales
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of South Wales is ahead on courses, scholarship.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of South Wales at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of South Wales both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Biology and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £13,390 a year cheaper.
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 South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
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 South Wales
Animal Science
Biology
Veterinary Sciences & Nursing
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Only at University of South Wales
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University of South Wales is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
University of South Wales is about £13,390 a year cheaper.
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 South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of South Wales 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £13,390 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of South Wales teaches 59 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and 51 more.
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