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Harper Adams University

Newport · QS World #1401

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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.

2/8

Harper Adams

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Harper Adams University is ahead on TEF, employment.

Harper Adams University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Harper Adams University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Law. Harper Adams University offers 103 courses across 21 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Harper Adams University is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

In Management, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Harper Adams University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 3 and Harper Adams University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
—
Guardian UK
#45
1901
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Harper Adams University

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.7%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

92.9%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
16.7%

International

International student share

103
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Harper Adams

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland37%
  • 🌐Zimbabwe7.4%
  • 🇩🇰Denmark3.7%
  • 🇫🇷France3.7%
  • 🇬🇷Greece3.7%
VS

Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

9 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.

Harper Adams University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Harper Adams 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

Harper Adams University
£16,500
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Harper Adams University is about £10,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Harper Adams University
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

We do not have reliable international fee data for Harper Adams University 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.

Harper Adams University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Management

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Harper Adams University

The Cambidge Foundation CIO Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£6,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£5,000

Deadline: Aug 2026

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship 2026-27

£3,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

Wakeham Petary Open Entry Scholarship 2026-27

£2,500

Deadline: Aug 2026

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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

Harper Adams University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Harper Adams University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Harper Adams University is about £10,300 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 Harper Adams University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Ecology & Conservation, Business & Management (General), Zoology & Animal Biology and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Is Harper Adams University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Management?

Management graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Harper Adams University, and £26,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Harper Adams University lists 103 courses.

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

Harper Adams University teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Science, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems and 4 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 51 subject areas that Harper Adams University does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies and 43 more.

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Harper Adams University103 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses