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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

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

Bournemouth University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Economics. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £6,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £6,710 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and Bournemouth University in 7. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 13 and Bournemouth University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#485
#401
THE World
#401
#59
Guardian UK
#45
1992
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.

Bournemouth University

Royal Holloway, University of London

80.8%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
16.7%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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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.

Bournemouth University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Social Work, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Computing & IT, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Bournemouth University is about £6,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Bournemouth University is about £6,710 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.

Bournemouth University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • History

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

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £6,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £6,710 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 Bournemouth University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Economics, Management, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Music, History, Film Production & Cinematography and 19 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 28 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science and 20 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre and 21 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses