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Royal · N/A
Hertfordshire · QS #851
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.
2/10
Royal
scored higher in 2 categories
8/10
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Hertfordshire leads in 8 of 10 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, salary, salary (5y), courses, scholarship). But Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
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.
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
University of Hertfordshire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
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 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Royal
21 countries · 25.6% international
- 🇨🇳China25%
- 🇺🇸United States23.1%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.8%
- 🇦🇺Australia3.8%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.8%
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
Scholarships for International Students
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