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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.
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre Somerset both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History and Computing & IT. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £13,300 a year cheaper.
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Key metrics at a glance
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Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Somerset
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%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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 Somerset
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
13 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
History
12 coursesTypical fee £26,800 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Only at Royal Holloway, University of London
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £13,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Holloway, University of London
International Partners Scholarship
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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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University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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HE Technical Support Fund
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FAQ
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £13,300 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 Somerset?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Computing & IT and Psychology (General).
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre Somerset?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 48 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
University Centre Somerset teaches 10 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering and 2 more.
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