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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/11

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, employment, international, courses.

Kingston University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Kingston University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Kingston University is about £8,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Kingston University is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and Kingston University in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and Kingston University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#485
#801
THE World
#401
#67
Guardian UK
#45
1899
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.

Kingston University

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
16.7%

International

International student share

390
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

30 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.

Kingston University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Social Work, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Biological Sciences (General), Human Resource Management, Health & Social Care.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Kingston University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Kingston University is about £7,500 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.

Kingston University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Biochemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Applied Psychology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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

Kingston University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Kingston University is about £8,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Kingston University is about £7,500 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 Kingston University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Management, Biochemistry, Applied Psychology, Media & Film Studies and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Kingston 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 Kingston University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 37 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Midwifery and 29 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 30 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages and 22 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses