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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Buckinghamshire New University is ahead on employment.

Buckinghamshire New University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Music, Computer Science and Law. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 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 £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and Buckinghamshire New University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £22,000 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 10 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4.

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
#96
Guardian UK
#45
1893
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.

Buckinghamshire New University

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.3%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
16.7%

International

International student share

292
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.

Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

25 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.

Buckinghamshire New University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Computing & IT, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Buckinghamshire New 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

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,910
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,890 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Buckinghamshire New University
£15,550
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,850 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.

Buckinghamshire New University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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

Buckinghamshire New University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,550 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Buckinghamshire New University is about £10,850 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 Buckinghamshire New University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Music, Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation and 13 more.

Is Buckinghamshire New University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £22,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Buckinghamshire New 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 Buckinghamshire New University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses.

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

Buckinghamshire New University teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Performing Arts (General), Dance and 26 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 35 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics and 27 more.

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Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses