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Royal Veterinary College
(RVC)
Part of University of London
About
The Royal Veterinary College is a veterinary school located in London and a member institution of the federal University of London. The RVC was founded in 1791 and joined the University of London in 1949. It is the oldest and largest veterinary school in the United Kingdom, and one of only 12 in the country where students can study to become a vet.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 8 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 2,305
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 40%
- Female : Male
- 81 : 19
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 1 | 98.2 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2023 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 10 | 199.2 | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =209 | 38.2 | 2026 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Royal Veterinary College?
Royal Veterinary College's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,141.
When was Royal Veterinary College founded?
Royal Veterinary College was founded in 1791.
What are the top subjects at Royal Veterinary College?
Top subjects at Royal Veterinary College include: Veterinary Science, Plant and Animal Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences.
Where is Royal Veterinary College located?
Royal Veterinary College is located in London, United Kingdom.