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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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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.

4/10

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship). Brunel University of London is ahead on ranking, employment, international, courses.

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

Brunel University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Brunel University of London is about £9,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Brunel University of London is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 7, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and Brunel University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#485
#401
THE World
#401
#69
Guardian UK
#45
1966
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

81.7%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
16.7%

International

International student share

373
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
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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.

Brunel University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Accounting, Geography (General), Marketing, English Studies, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Welsh Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Brunel University of London is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Brunel University of London is about £1,600 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.

Brunel University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    74%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

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

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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

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Brunel University of London is about £9,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Brunel University of London is about £1,600 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 Brunel University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London?

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

Is Brunel University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £27,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Brunel University of London and 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 21 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Liberal Arts and 19 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses