Why come to the RVC?
The RVC has a long history of welcoming international students. Whether you are coming here from Europe, North America or beyond, at the RVC you will find a close and supportive environment. Our friendly staff and students will help you adjust to your new city from the moment you arrive and be there for you until the day you graduate.
The RVC is the oldest veterinary college in the UK, and is at the forefront of innovation, theory and practice in the veterinary field. The college enjoys a prestigious reputation throughout the world, and the expertise of our staff is internationally renowned. As the first veterinary college in the UK to be accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, our graduates benefit from the ability to practice throughout both the UK and the USA, and even further afield.
Our central London location allows students to truly experince the hub of UK life. So many cultures coming together in London make it an exciting and vibrant city in which to live and study. Close to transport links and in the heart of London’s academic community, as an international student at the RVC, you will certainly be able to make the most of your time in the UK.
"The school provides a world class education. The professors make the effort to get to know the students individually. They make time to see students if there is a problem or if a student would just like to talk. There is also the advantage of the university being AVMA accredited, which means there are no extra licensing exams to take"
Gail Henry, BVetMed Year 4, USA
NEW!
Hong Kong Information Session
Wednesday 24 March 2010 7-9pm
The RVC will be holding an Information Session for interested students, teachers and careers advisors at the British Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday 24 March. The session will provide an introduction to the College alongside details of the courses we offer, and will be led by Professor Quintin McKellar, Principal of the RVC.
Full details and a booking form can be found at www.rvc.ac.uk/hongkong
The International Experience at the RVC
For all international students who have applied to study at the RVC, or who are considering making an application, this podcast contains valuable information on life at the college and the support services available. Jennifer Yarin, a student from the US in her second year of the BVetMed programme talks about her own experiences of coming to the UK and studying at the RVC, while Fiona Nouri, Student Support Manager for the college, discusses the range of support services provided by the RVC and gives essential tips and advice.
- The International Experience at the RVC (Streaming MP3 file)
International Student Blog
One of our current first-year North American students, Jason Labes,has created a blog on his experiences of studying at the RVC as an international student. Please visit www.internationalatthervc.blogspot.com to follow Jason's posts.
Please use the links in the menu to find out more about finance, immigration, working in the UK, life in London and more.
Here are some further helpful links for international students:
- Application process for North American students
http://www.aavmc.org/ - Further information for North American students
- Application process for all other international students
www.ucas.com/studyuk/index.html - Visa Information
www.ukvisas.gov.uk - University of London Student Services
www.london.ac.uk/student_services.html - Living/studying in London
www.ukstudentlife.com.
www.studylondon.ac.uk. - Other useful websites
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
www.britishcouncil.org.