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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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.

6/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and Teesside University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £9,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 13 and Teesside University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £21,000 from Teesside University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 12 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

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
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#95
1879
Established
1930
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

Teesside University

85.7%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
28.5%

International

International student share

351
211

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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Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

24 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

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Teesside 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
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £9,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
Teesside University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside 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

Teesside University

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£44,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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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Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Teesside 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 £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £9,800 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 Teesside University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Business Studies, History, Music, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and 12 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £21,000 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 84% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre and 28 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 31 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 23 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses