The Royal Veterinary College: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at The Royal Veterinary College. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
The Royal Veterinary College enrolled 965 international students in 2024/25, making up 37.5% of the student body (up 53.2% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 295 | 2,145 | 13.8% |
| 2015/16 | 300 | 2,290 | 13.1% |
| 2016/17 | 370 | 2,375 | 15.6% |
| 2017/18 | 470 | 2,545 | 18.5% |
| 2018/19 | 530 | 2,525 | 21% |
| 2019/20 | 630 | 2,510 | 25.1% |
| 2020/21 | 675 | 2,575 | 26.2% |
| 2021/22 | 755 | 2,590 | 29.2% |
| 2022/23 | 845 | 2,550 | 33.1% |
| 2023/24 | 905 | 2,600 | 34.8% |
| 2024/25 | 965 | 2,575 | 37.5% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 490 | +292% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 125 | +400% |
| Canada | 90 | +500% |
| China | 30 | — |
| India | 20 | — |
| Malaysia | 20 | +100% |
Want to know what The Royal Veterinary College graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at The Royal Veterinary College.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does The Royal Veterinary College have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows The Royal Veterinary College enrolled 965 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of The Royal Veterinary College's students are international?
International students made up 37.5% of the student body at The Royal Veterinary College in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at The Royal Veterinary College growing?
International enrolment at The Royal Veterinary College has grown by 53.2% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of The Royal Veterinary College's international students come from?
United States is the largest source country for international students at The Royal Veterinary College, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from The Royal Veterinary College work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including The Royal Veterinary College, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.