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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on satisfaction.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and The University of Edinburgh both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and German & Scandinavian Studies. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 22 and The University of Edinburgh in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#35
#401
THE World
#29
#45
Guardian UK
#17
1879
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

The University of Edinburgh

85.7%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
41.6%

International

International student share

351
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

55 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: French, Music, English Literature, Management, Biological Sciences (General), Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Italian, Social Policy & Public Policy, Ancient Languages, Genetics & Genomics, Human Geography & Environment, Business & Management (General), Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Cultural Studies, Social Sciences (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Geography (General), Liberal Arts, Accounting, Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, English Language, Film Production & Cinematography, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Health & Social Care.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Classical Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    98%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,800 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, German & Scandinavian Studies, Mathematics, History, Theology & Religious Studies, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Classical Studies and 43 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 74% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Human Resource Management, Welsh Studies, American & Comparative Studies, English Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

The University of Edinburgh teaches 61 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Medicine, Teacher Training, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine, Asian Languages & Studies, Design & Fashion, History of Art & Design and 53 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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