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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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

Bradford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Bradford both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Computer Science. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 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 £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £9,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £10,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Bradford in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £25,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Bradford in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#497
#401
THE World
#501
#45
Guardian UK
#64
1879
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Bradford

85.7%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
25.1%

International

International student share

351
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
23

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%
VS

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

Subjects

23 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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £9,910 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £10,700 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 Bradford

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction67%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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University of Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £9,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £10,700 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Law, Economics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Management, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting and 11 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Bradford better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £28,000 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 83% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics and 29 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 26 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing and 18 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses