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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on employment.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Bristol both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Mathematics and Management. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,060 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 22 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £26,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £44,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 16 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#57
#401
THE World
#80
#45
Guardian UK
#13
1879
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Bristol

85.7%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
33.6%

International

International student share

351
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
54

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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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

47 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, German & Scandinavian Studies, Psychology (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Liberal Arts, Welsh Studies, Archaeology, French, Geography (General), Theology & Religious Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Computing & IT, Italian, Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Bristol
£28,460

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,060 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 Bristol

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £2,060 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Economics, Mathematics, Management, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Physics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry and 35 more.

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

Economics graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £42,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 81% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including English Literature, Ecology & Conservation, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, American & Comparative Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 5 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 36 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Anatomy & Pathology, Dentistry, Chemistry, Education Studies, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Civil Engineering, Medicine and 28 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses