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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bangor University is ahead on satisfaction, international.

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

Bangor University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Geology & Earth Sciences. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bangor University is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bangor University is about £7,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 22 and Bangor University in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £20,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £30,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 9 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#485
#501
THE World
#401
#46
Guardian UK
#45
1884
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

Royal Holloway, University of London

87%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

329
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

31 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.

Bangor University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Philosophy, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Geography (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, English Language, Social Policy & Public Policy, Health & Social Care.

Only at Bangor 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

Bangor University
£18,000
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Bangor University is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Bangor University is about £7,400 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.

Bangor University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    97%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Ancient Languages

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bangor University is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bangor University is about £7,400 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 Bangor University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Music, Zoology & Animal Biology, Sociology & Criminology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 19 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Bangor 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 Bangor University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bangor University lists 329 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 21 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Linguistics, Medicine and 13 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Management, Mathematics, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Business & Management (General), Liberal Arts and 21 more.

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Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses