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
LatestRanked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 10 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
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 Sciences | 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 |