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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Bath

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Bath both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 13 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £45,500 from University of Bath. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 10 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 5.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#485
QS World
#125
#401
THE World
#251
#45
Guardian UK
#7
1879
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Bath

85.7%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
23.8%

International

International student share

351
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
25

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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Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

27 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 of Bath

Also taught at both: Accounting, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), French, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Bath

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 of Bath
£32,000

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Bath
£29,500

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,100 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

University of Bath

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    98%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £32,000 at University of Bath: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £29,500 at University of Bath: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,100 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 of Bath?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Biochemistry, Ancient Languages, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and 15 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Bath better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £39,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 85% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature and 25 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 22 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Biotechnology and 14 more.

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