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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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.

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Newcastle

scored higher in 9 categories

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Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

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

Newcastle University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 14 and Newcastle University in 10. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £26,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 17 and Newcastle University in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#485
#144
THE World
#401
#23
Guardian UK
#45
1834
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.

Newcastle University

Royal Holloway, University of London

84.1%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
16.7%

International

International student share

502
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.

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

54 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.

Newcastle University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Classical Studies, Business & Management (General), German & Scandinavian Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Business Studies, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Psychology (General), Marketing, French, Geography (General), Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Creative Writing, Genetics & Genomics, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Welsh Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Newcastle 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

Newcastle University
£25,750
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Newcastle University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,300 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.

Newcastle University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Classical Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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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

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,300 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 Newcastle University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, Music, Management and 42 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle 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 Newcastle University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Newcastle University teaches 45 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Marine Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Chemical Engineering and 37 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 6 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Liberal Arts, Social Work, Italian, American & Comparative Studies and English Language.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses