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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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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.

3/10

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Bristol, UWE vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £11,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £10,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 3. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 17 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#485
#601
THE World
#401
#66
Guardian UK
#45
1969
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.

Bristol, UWE

Royal Holloway, University of London

86%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
16.7%

International

International student share

257
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Bristol, UWE

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biological Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, English Language.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Bristol, UWE is about £11,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Bristol, UWE is about £10,150 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.

Bristol, UWE

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

See details

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

Bristol, UWE vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £11,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Bristol, UWE is about £10,150 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 Bristol, UWE and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography and 23 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 37 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Education Studies and 29 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Geography (General) and 17 more.

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