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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London and Southampton, Solent University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Southampton, Solent University on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and Southampton, Solent University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Music. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £22,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#45
Guardian UK
—
1879
Established
1855
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

Southampton, Solent University

85.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
14.9%

International

International student share

351
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
11

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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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

23 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

Southampton, Solent University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Marketing, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Southampton, Solent 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
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Southampton, Solent University is about £7,720 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Southampton, Solent University is about £8,050 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.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Southampton, Solent University

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction100%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Southampton, Solent 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 £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,050 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 Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Music, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Management, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics and 11 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Southampton, Solent University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £25,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 84% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Royal Holloway, University of London or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature and 29 more.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 19 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Journalism and 11 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses