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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 18 and Sheffield Hallam University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £25,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and Sheffield Hallam University in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#45
Guardian UK
#63
1879
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Royal Holloway, University of London

Sheffield Hallam University

85.7%
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
14.3%

International

International student share

351
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
12

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.

Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

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

44 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India53%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%

Subjects

39 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.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language, English Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

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

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
Sheffield Hallam University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Sheffield Hallam University yet.

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.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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Sheffield Hallam University

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Executive MBA Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Transform Together Scholarships

50%

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Award

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,800 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 Royal Holloway, University of London and Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Marketing, Business Studies, Biochemistry and 27 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 83% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Royal Holloway, University of London or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 13 more.

What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 45 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 37 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses