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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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.

2/7

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

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). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

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

Birmingham Newman University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 7 and Birmingham Newman University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £18,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £28,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 5 and Birmingham Newman University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
1968
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

Royal Holloway, University of London

87.1%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
16.7%

International

International student share

140
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Royal Holloway

    79 countries · 16.7% international

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

    Subjects

    15 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 Newman University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Only at Birmingham Newman 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 Newman University
    No data
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,800

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

    Postgraduate

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

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman 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 Newman University

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
      83%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      67%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      78%Satisfaction84%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      93%Satisfaction85%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Applied Psychology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      86%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Birmingham Newman University

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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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    Deadline: N/A

    Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

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

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, History, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Marketing, Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting and 3 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Birmingham Newman University and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Humanities, Community & Specialist Nursing and 4 more.

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

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 45 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry and 37 more.

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    Birmingham Newman University140 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses