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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and Ulster University both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £9,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 8 and Royal Holloway, University of London 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
#595
#401
THE World
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#60
1879
Established
1968
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

Ulster University

85.7%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
32.5%

International

International student share

351
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
0

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%
VS

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%

Subjects

32 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

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Liberal Arts, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Computing & IT, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at Ulster 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
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £9,310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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

Ulster University

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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FAQ

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

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or Ulster 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 £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £9,310 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 Ulster University?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, Management, History, Drama & Theatre, Accounting and 20 more.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Mathematics, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Philosophy and 20 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, General Engineering and 26 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses