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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.
3/8
Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Royal Holloway
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Hartpury University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Hartpury University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation and Psychology (General). Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Hartpury University is about £9,550 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Hartpury University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
5 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.
Hartpury University
Royal Holloway, University of London
Business & Management (General)
Ecology & Conservation
Psychology (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Business Studies
Only at Hartpury 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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
Hartpury University is about £9,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Hartpury University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
Is Hartpury University or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Hartpury University is about £9,550 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 Hartpury University and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and Business Studies.
Does Hartpury University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Hartpury University teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Hartpury University?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 55 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 47 more.
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