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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Royal Holloway
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Arden University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Management. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
10 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.
Arden University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Economics
1 courseFee not available
19 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
19 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
Management
3 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Human Resource Management
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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FAQ
Arden University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Economics, Law, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Human Resource Management.
Does Arden University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Arden University teaches 4 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Arden University?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 50 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, History and 42 more.
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