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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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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

Leeds Beckett

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, TEF, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international.

Leeds Beckett University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Computer Science. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 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 £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Beckett University is about £9,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Beckett University is about £7,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and Leeds Beckett University in 2. The widest gap is in Management: £42,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £26,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and Leeds Beckett University in 4, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#485
#801
THE World
#401
#70
Guardian UK
#45
1824
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Leeds Beckett University

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.8%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
16.7%

International

International student share

318
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.

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

37 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.

Leeds Beckett University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Classical Studies, English Literature, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at Leeds Beckett 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

Leeds Beckett University
£16,840
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Leeds Beckett University is about £9,960 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Leeds Beckett University
£18,440
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Leeds Beckett University is about £7,960 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.

Leeds Beckett University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • English Literature

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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

Leeds Beckett University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Beckett University is about £9,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Beckett University is about £7,960 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 Leeds Beckett University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Management, Economics, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing and 25 more.

Is Leeds Beckett University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £27,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Beckett University and 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Beckett University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

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

Leeds Beckett University teaches 30 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Education Studies and 22 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Liberal Arts and 15 more.

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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses