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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

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University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Social Policy & Public Policy. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,020 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher.

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
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#45
Guardian UK
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1879
Established
1954
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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

University Centre Bishop Burton

85.7%
No data

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%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
No data

International

International student share

351
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
4

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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University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    3 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      15 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,020 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    International Partners Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £14,020 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 University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 49 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 7 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Design & Fashion, Agricultural Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses