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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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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Birmingham City

scored higher in 0 categories

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Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (ranking, courses, scholarship). Birmingham City University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birmingham City University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Birmingham City University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £8,230 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 13 and Birmingham City University in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 9 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
N/A
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.

Birmingham City 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

284
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

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

    33 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.

    Birmingham City University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, English Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language.

    Only at Birmingham City 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

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,800

    Birmingham City University is about £8,230 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City 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.

    Birmingham City University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
      78%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction84%

    • Economics

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      77%Satisfaction84%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      92%Satisfaction83%

    • Music

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction82%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      99%Satisfaction82%

    • English Literature

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      86%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
      94%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    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

    Birmingham City University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Birmingham City University is about £8,230 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 Birmingham City University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

    Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General) and 21 more.

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

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

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

    Birmingham City University teaches 35 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture and 27 more.

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

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 19 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses