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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University and Royal Holloway, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Aberystwyth University is ahead on TEF, established, courses; Royal Holloway, University of London on ranking, scholarship.

Aberystwyth University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £6,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 26 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £23,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £31,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 15 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
#62
Guardian UK
#45
1872
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

Royal Holloway, University of London

No data
85.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.7%

International

International student share

414
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
32

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Royal Holloway

    79 countries · 16.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.8%
    • 🇨🇳China8.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

    Subjects

    40 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Computing & IT, Philosophy, Applied Psychology, French, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Genetics & Genomics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Language, English Studies.

    Only at Aberystwyth University

    Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,800

    Aberystwyth University is about £6,080 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
      84%Satisfaction83%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction88%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      97%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Economics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      73%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Geology & Earth Sciences

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      92%Satisfaction82%

    • Biochemistry

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      95%Satisfaction89%

    Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    International Partners Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Aberystwyth University is about £6,080 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Aberystwyth University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

    Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Law, History, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Biochemistry and 28 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Aberystwyth University and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 26 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies and 18 more.

    What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 20 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Geography (General), Liberal Arts, Social Work, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 12 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses