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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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.

4/7

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre South Devon at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre South Devon both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Management and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £13,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0.

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
—
#45
Guardian UK
—
1879
Established
2006
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 South Devon

85.7%
93.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£25,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
No data

International

International student share

351
31

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%
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University Centre South Devon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 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 South Devon

    Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    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 South Devon
    £13,500

    University Centre South Devon is about £13,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400
    University Centre South Devon
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon

    • Computer Science

      £41,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%Satisfaction87%

    • Management

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      83%Satisfaction97%

    • Music

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£14,500
      84%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Sciences (General)

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Royal 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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    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Devon

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    FAQ

    Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre South Devon: common questions

    Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Computer Science, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care and Social Sciences (General).

    Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

    What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre South Devon?

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, History and 43 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 9 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and 1 more.

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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses