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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 3 categories
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Law
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Law leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs The University of Law at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and The University of Law both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £6,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 2 and The University of Law in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Law
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
10 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 Law
Law
19 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
20 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,600 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Computing & IT
Finance & Actuarial Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business Studies
Only at Royal Holloway, University of London
Only at The University of Law
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 Law
- £17,200
The University of Law is about £9,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- The University of Law
- £19,600
The University of Law is about £6,800 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
The University of Law
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00084%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
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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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Royal Holloway, University of London vs The University of Law: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,600 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £6,800 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 Law?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Business Studies.
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or The University of Law offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at The University of Law?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 50 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Computer Science, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry and 42 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The University of Law teaches 3 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.
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