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9 Best Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge leads the 9 Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences universities in the United Kingdom at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Aberdeen (QS World #262) and University of Liverpool (#56 in United Kingdom) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #262 (University of Aberdeen); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 citations).

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University of Cambridge is the largest, with 24,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 10 bachelor's and 4 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (82% of courses with a stated intake). Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences in the United Kingdom?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Aberdeen (QS World #262) and University of Liverpool (#56 in United Kingdom) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences in the United Kingdom?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Veterinary & Animal Sciences courses in the United Kingdom?

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), with 3, ahead of University of Liverpool (2).

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