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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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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.

5/10

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes University and Royal Holloway, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Oxford Brookes University is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, employment; Royal Holloway, University of London on ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

Oxford Brookes University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Oxford Brookes University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Computer Science. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Oxford Brookes University is about £9,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Oxford Brookes University is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 9 and Oxford Brookes University in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and Oxford Brookes University in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#411
QS World
#485
#801
THE World
#401
#43
Guardian UK
#45
1865
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.

Oxford Brookes University

Royal Holloway, University of London

86.6%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.3%
16.7%

International

International student share

307
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
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.

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Oxford Brookes University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Accounting, Ancient Languages, Biological Sciences (General), Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Film Production & Cinematography, Liberal Arts, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Genetics & Genomics.

Only at Oxford Brookes 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

Oxford Brookes University
£17,250
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Oxford Brookes University is about £9,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Oxford Brookes University
£18,900
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Oxford Brookes 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.

Oxford Brookes University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction98%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    100%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Philosophy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    100%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

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

Oxford Brookes University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Oxford Brookes University is about £9,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Business & Management (General), Management, Marketing, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Media & Film Studies and 23 more.

Is Oxford Brookes University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £27,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Oxford Brookes University and 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Oxford Brookes University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses.

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

Oxford Brookes University teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Anthropology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering and 26 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre and 17 more.

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Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses