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London · THE World #501
St Andrews · QS World #115
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 2 categories
6/8
St Andrews
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of St Andrews leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on employment, graduate salary.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of St Andrews at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of St Andrews both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Biology, Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: University of St Andrews is about £4,090 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 St Andrews
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%
St Andrews
89 countries · 46.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States42.3%
- 🇨🇳China9%
- 🇩🇪Germany4%
- 🇮🇳India4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
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 St Andrews
Biology
1 courseTypical fee £33,650 (PG)
22 coursesTypical fee £30,160 (UG)
Animal Science
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 St Andrews
- £30,160
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,960 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of St Andrews
- £27,200
University of St Andrews is about £4,090 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 St Andrews
Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
Masters funding in Digital Health and Care
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship
100%
Deadline: May 2026
University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of St Andrews: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of St Andrews 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 £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £3,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: University of St Andrews is about £4,090 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 St Andrews?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Biology, Animal Science and Zoology & Animal Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of St Andrews offer more courses?
University of St Andrews lists 1,157 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 St Andrews?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of St Andrews but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of St Andrews teaches 61 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, History, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics and 53 more.
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