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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Bedfordshire both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Law. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £9,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Bedfordshire in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £26,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 11 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3.

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
#1001
#45
Guardian UK
#99
1879
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

85.7%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
30.1%

International

International student share

351
306

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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Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

29 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: English Language, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £9,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction99%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Bedfordshire

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £9,900 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Psychology (General) and 17 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 85% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies and 23 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 30 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Building & Construction and 22 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses