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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Brighton both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £9,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £7,610 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Brighton in 5. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £28,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Brighton in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#901
#401
THE World
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#68
1879
Established
1858
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 Brighton

85.7%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
14.3%

International

International student share

351
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
22

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

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

37 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Philosophy, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £9,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Brighton
£18,790

University of Brighton is about £7,610 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 Brighton

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction100%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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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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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £9,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £7,610 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Music, History, Business Studies and 25 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £28,000 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 81% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ancient Languages, Geography (General), Liberal Arts and 15 more.

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

University of Brighton teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture and 26 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses