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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Cumbria both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £10,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Cumbria in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Human Geography & Environment: £27,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £19,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and University of Cumbria in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
—
#401
THE World
—
#45
Guardian UK
#101
1879
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

85.7%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
2.6%

International

International student share

351
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
1

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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Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

19 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Welsh Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £10,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £9,500 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 Cumbria

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction70%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    80%Satisfaction77%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    85%Satisfaction70%

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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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 Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £10,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £9,500 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Business & Management (General), Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Applied Psychology and 7 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Cumbria better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £19,500 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 70% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 41 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, History and 33 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 21 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General) and 13 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses