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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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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.

8/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Economics. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 9 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £30,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#485
#52
THE World
#401
#4
Guardian UK
#45
1895
Established
1879
Yes
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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

89.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

253
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

23 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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Marketing, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Geography (General), Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Cultural Studies.

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,400 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, History, Business & Management (General), Law, Mathematics, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science and 11 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £27,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Asian Languages & Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, International Development and Microbiology & Cell Biology.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies and 29 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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