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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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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.

4/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool Hope University and Royal Holloway, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses; Royal Holloway, University of London on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Computer Science. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £11,570 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £9,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 15 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#485
#1501
THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
1844
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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Holloway, University of London

89.3%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
16.7%

International

International student share

635
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

36 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Social Work, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), English Language, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Liverpool Hope 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Liverpool Hope University is about £11,570 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Liverpool Hope University is about £9,900 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 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

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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

Liverpool Hope University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £11,570 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool Hope University is about £9,900 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 Liverpool Hope University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Music, Politics & International Relations, Law, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Economics, English Literature, History, Theology & Religious Studies and 24 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 20 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Dance, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 12 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 24 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 16 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses