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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

6/8

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Sunderland

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, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, courses.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of Sunderland have no subject area in common. Royal Veterinary College, University of London's largest is Biological Sciences (General); University of Sunderland's is Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £8,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £14,290 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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#501
THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
1791
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Sunderland

88.2%
89.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£40,700
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.5%
36.5%

International

International student share

35
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
0

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%
VS

Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £8,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £14,290 a year cheaper.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal 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

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University of Sunderland

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FAQ

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of Sunderland: common questions

Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Sunderland 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 £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £8,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £14,290 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.

Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of Sunderland offer more courses?

University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.

What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

University of Sunderland teaches 56 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 48 more.

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