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Rose Bruford College

Sidcup

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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.

2/7

Rose Bruford College

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

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, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Rose Bruford College is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Rose Bruford College vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Rose Bruford College and Royal Holloway, University of London have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Rose Bruford College offers 16 courses across 2 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Rose Bruford College is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,280 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £1,880 a year cheaper.

In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher. In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Rose Bruford College is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
1950
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.

Rose Bruford College

Royal Holloway, University of London

90.9%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,200
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.9%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

16
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.

Rose Bruford College

7 countries · 11.5% international

  • 🇺🇸United States40%
  • 🇨🇳China5%
  • 🇫🇷France5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5%
  • 🇳🇱Netherlands5%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

Subjects

1 subject 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.

Rose Bruford College

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

Rose Bruford College
£22,800
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Rose Bruford College is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Rose Bruford College
£28,280
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £1,880 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.

Rose Bruford College

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    96%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Rose Bruford College

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Student Accommodation Discount

50%

Deadline: N/A

Low Income Bursary

£600

Deadline: N/A

BAFTA Scholarship

See details

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

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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

Rose Bruford College vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Rose Bruford College or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,800 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Rose Bruford College is about £4,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,280 a year at Rose Bruford College and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £1,880 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 Rose Bruford College and Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.

Is Rose Bruford College or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Drama & Theatre?

Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Rose Bruford College, and £21,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Rose Bruford College and 82% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Rose Bruford College or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Rose Bruford College lists 16 courses.

What can you study at Rose Bruford College but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Rose Bruford College teaches 1 subject area that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Rose Bruford College?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 59 subject areas that Rose Bruford College does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 51 more.

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