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London · THE World #501
York · QS World #158
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/10
Royal Veterinary College
scored higher in 6 categories
4/10
York
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Veterinary College, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of York is ahead on ranking, Russell Group, TEF, courses.
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of York at a glance
Royal Veterinary College, University of London and University of York have one subject area in common, Biology. Royal Veterinary College, University of London offers 35 courses across 7 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,200 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,500 at University of York: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £4,040 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 York
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%
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
Subjects
1 subject 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 York
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 York
- £27,500
Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £1,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Veterinary College, University of London
- £31,290
- University of York
- £27,250
University of York is about £4,040 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 York
Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Veterinary College, University of London vs University of York: common questions
Is Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of York 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 £27,500 at University of York: Royal Veterinary College, University of London is about £1,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,290 a year at Royal Veterinary College, University of London and £27,250 at University of York: University of York is about £4,040 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 York?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Biology.
Does Royal Veterinary College, University of London or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 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 York?
Royal Veterinary College, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that University of York does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology and Zoology & Animal Biology.
What can you study at University of York but not at Royal Veterinary College, University of London?
University of York teaches 81 subject areas that Royal Veterinary College, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 73 more.
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