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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Edge Hill University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Edge Hill University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £11,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 21 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and Edge Hill University in 9, 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
#1001
THE World
#401
#89
Guardian UK
#45
1885
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.

Edge Hill University

Royal Holloway, University of London

86.5%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

210
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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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.

Edge Hill University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: English Literature, Geography (General), Marketing, Applied Psychology, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Computing & IT, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Edge Hill University is about £11,400 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.

Edge Hill University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Mathematics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Biochemistry

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

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

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Edge Hill University is about £11,400 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 Edge Hill University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Music, Biochemistry and 23 more.

Is Edge Hill University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Edge Hill University and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 20 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 12 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Economics, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Liberal Arts and 17 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses