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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.
Ravensbourne University London vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Economics and Management. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Ravensbourne University London is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 1 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £23,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and Ravensbourne University London in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Ravensbourne University London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
Subjects
13 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.
Ravensbourne University London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
Economics
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
Music
1 courseTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
10 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
Business Studies
Computing & IT
Accounting
Only at Ravensbourne University 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
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
Ravensbourne University London is about £9,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
Ravensbourne University London is about £7,900 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.
Ravensbourne University London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00070%Satisfaction83%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£41,00071%Satisfaction83%Film Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£23,00071%Satisfaction80%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£26,50080%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£23,50073%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
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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 for English Access Scholarship 2026
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FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Ravensbourne University London is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,900 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 Ravensbourne University London and Royal Holloway, University of London?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Economics, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Computing & IT and 1 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Film Production & Cinematography?
Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £23,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Ravensbourne University London and 80% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Journalism.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Ravensbourne University London?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 47 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies and 39 more.
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