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Royal Veterinary College, University of London

London · THE World #501

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Oban

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Royal Veterinary College

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Highlands and Islands (UHI)

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Royal Veterinary College, University of London is ahead on established, international, graduate salary.

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) at a glance

Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General) and Animal Science. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers 244 courses across 70 subject areas.

In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Veterinary College, University of London is higher. In Animal Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is higher.

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
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Guardian UK
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1791
Established
2011
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

88.2%
90.2%

Satisfaction

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

£40,700
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
85%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

37.5%
2.1%

International

International student share

35
244

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
11

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

Highlands and Islands (UHI)

17 countries · 2.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States11.1%
  • 🌐Brunei8.3%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada5.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%

Subjects

2 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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) yet.

Postgraduate

Royal Veterinary College, University of London
£31,290
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) yet.

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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

  • Animal Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction96%

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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Barns-Graham Travel Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: Oct 2026

Scottish Land Commission Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Barns-Graham Assistance Award

£1,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Dorothy Dunnett Centenary Awards

£1,000

Deadline: Dec 2026

Rural and Islands Bursary Fund

£1,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI): common questions

What subjects can you study at both Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General) and Animal Science.

Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) better for Animal Science?

Animal Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and £19,500 from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and 96% at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). 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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offer more courses?

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) lists 244 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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)?

Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.

What can you study at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) teaches 68 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Cultural Studies, Archaeology, History, Agriculture & Land Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 60 more.

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