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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Computer Science. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and Liverpool John Moores University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 12 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#485
#501
THE World
#401
#61
Guardian UK
#45
1823
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 John Moores University

Royal Holloway, University of London

86.1%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
16.7%

International

International student share

325
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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 John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
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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.

Liverpool John Moores University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Biology, English Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Accounting, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Clinical & Health Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Genetics & Genomics.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
£18,250
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,150 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 John Moores University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

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

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Biochemistry

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

Liverpool John Moores University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Liverpool John Moores University is about £8,150 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 John Moores University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Management, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, History, Biochemistry, Media & Film Studies and 25 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

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

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 41 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and 33 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy and 15 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses