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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

3/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Dundee both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Dundee in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £30,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#447
#401
THE World
#301
#45
Guardian UK
#37
1879
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

85.7%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
17.8%

International

International student share

351
498

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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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

32 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Physics, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Social Work, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Biological Sciences (General), Geography (General), Media & Film Studies, Zoology & Animal Biology, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £3,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Dundee is about £2,700 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 Dundee

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 for English Access Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £2,700 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Mathematics, History, Management, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Philosophy, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment and 20 more.

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

Economics graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £29,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 74% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts and 20 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 38 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Medicine, Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology and 30 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses