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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 2 categories
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,420 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £23,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
6 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Royal Holloway, University of London
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Creative Writing
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,850 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,420 a year cheaper.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Royal Holloway, University of London
Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,50094%Satisfaction82%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£23,00085%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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Royal Holloway, University of London
International Partners Scholarship
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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
Arts University Bournemouth vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,420 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 Arts University Bournemouth and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £21,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 54 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 46 more.
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