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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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.

5/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Swansea

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London and Swansea University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Swansea University on ranking, satisfaction, courses.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Swansea University at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and Swansea University both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £22,950 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 25 and Swansea University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £31,500 from Swansea University. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Swansea University is higher in 16 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#322
#401
THE World
#301
#45
Guardian UK
#32
1879
Established
1920
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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

Swansea University

85.7%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
14.1%

International

International student share

351
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
5

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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Swansea

73 countries · 14.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India25.4%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

Subjects

49 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

Swansea University

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Psychology (General), American & Comparative Studies, Management, Philosophy, Biology, Human Geography & Environment, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate, Archaeology, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Welsh Studies, English Language, English Studies, Social Work, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Sciences (General), Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Swansea 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
Swansea University
£21,550

Swansea University is about £5,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
Swansea University
£22,950

Swansea University is about £3,450 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

Swansea University

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction69%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Classical Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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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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Swansea University

History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

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PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

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Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs Swansea University: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Swansea 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 £21,550 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £5,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £22,950 at Swansea University: Swansea University is about £3,450 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 Swansea University?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, History, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science and 37 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £31,500 from Swansea University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 84% at Swansea University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Swansea University lists 916 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 Swansea University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts, French, Italian, Cultural Studies and 3 more.

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

Swansea University teaches 48 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Medical Sciences, Aerospace Engineering and 40 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses