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Middlesex 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.

3/10

Middlesex

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, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Middlesex University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Middlesex University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Economics. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Middlesex University is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Middlesex University is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and Middlesex University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#485
#501
THE World
#401
#74
Guardian UK
#45
1878
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.

Middlesex University

Royal Holloway, University of London

87.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
16.7%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

30 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.

Middlesex University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Middlesex University is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Middlesex University is about £8,800 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.

Middlesex University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Music

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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

Middlesex University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Middlesex University is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Middlesex University is about £8,800 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 Middlesex University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Music, Psychology (General), Business Studies and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Middlesex 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 Middlesex University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 35 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Education Studies and 27 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 30 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature and 22 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses