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City St George's, University of London

London · QS World #361

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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.

6/10

City St George's

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

City St George's, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

City St George's, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Mathematics. City St George's, University of London offers 352 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: City St George's, University of London is about £3,970 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, City St George's, University of London is higher in 5 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £33,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, against £26,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 9 and City St George's, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#361
QS World
#485
#351
THE World
#401
#49
Guardian UK
#45
1894
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.

City St George's, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

84.2%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£39,800
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.9%
16.7%

International

International student share

352
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.

City St George's

122 countries · 24.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🇨🇳China5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

32 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.

City St George's, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Classical Studies, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Computing & IT, Genetics & Genomics, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at City St George's, 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

City St George's, University of London
£22,830
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

City St George's, University of London is about £3,970 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

City St George's, University of London
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

We do not have reliable international fee data for City St George's, University of London 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.

City St George's, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

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

City St George's, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is City St George's, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,830 a year at City St George's, University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: City St George's, University of London is about £3,970 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 City St George's, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Music, Physics and 20 more.

Is City St George's, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from City St George's, University of London, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at City St George's, University of London and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does City St George's, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

City St George's, University of London lists 352 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

What can you study at City St George's, University of London but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

City St George's, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Journalism, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and 28 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at City St George's, University of London?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that City St George's, University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 20 more.

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City St George's, University of London352 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses