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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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.

1/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on employment.

London South Bank University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

London South Bank University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Economics. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: London South Bank University is about £9,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: London South Bank University is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and London South Bank University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#485
#601
THE World
#401
#78
Guardian UK
#45
1892
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.

London South Bank University

Royal Holloway, University of London

85.1%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
16.7%

International

International student share

240
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

24 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 South Bank University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

London South Bank University is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

London South Bank 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.

London South Bank University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    99%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Applied Psychology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

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

London South Bank University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: London South Bank University is about £9,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: London South Bank 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 London South Bank University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Business Studies, Physics, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Accounting and 12 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 31 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture and 23 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies and 28 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses