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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £14,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 2 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 2 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0, with 1 about level.

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
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Guardian UK
#45
2017
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.

DN Colleges Group

Royal Holloway, University of London

92.2%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.7%

International

International student share

72
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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Royal Holloway

    79 countries · 16.7% international

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

    Subjects

    11 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £29,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (PG)

    • English Literature

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £29,300 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,300 (PG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,400 (PG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £29,900 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £27,000 (PG)

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,800

    DN Colleges Group is about £14,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400

    DN Colleges Group is about £13,900 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      84%Satisfaction84%
    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      95%Satisfaction90%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

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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

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £14,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: DN Colleges Group is about £13,900 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 DN Colleges Group and Royal Holloway, University of London?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), English Literature, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 15 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Animal Science, Mechanical Engineering and 7 more.

    What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 49 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Music and 41 more.

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