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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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.

4/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Robert Gordon University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Robert Gordon University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Management. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £7,340 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 4 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £27,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#485
#801
THE World
#401
#81
Guardian UK
#45
1729
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Robert Gordon University

Royal Holloway, University of London

87.9%
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

88.5%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
16.7%

International

International student share

151
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

21 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.

Robert Gordon University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Robert Gordon University is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Robert Gordon University is about £7,340 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.

Robert Gordon University

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Work

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

See details

Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Robert Gordon University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Robert Gordon University is about £7,340 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 Robert Gordon University and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Social Work, Accounting, Applied Psychology and 9 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

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

Robert Gordon University teaches 30 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture and 22 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies and 31 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses