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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and University of East Anglia UEA in 7. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £31,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 19 and University of East Anglia UEA in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#381
#401
THE World
#251
#45
Guardian UK
#27
1879
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

85.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
14.3%

International

International student share

351
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
36

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

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

Subjects

44 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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Physics, Marketing, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Biology, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Liberal Arts, Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Work, American & Comparative Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Genetics & Genomics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Biological Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

University of East Anglia UEA is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,550 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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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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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,550 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Economics, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Law, Management, History, Mathematics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 32 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £32,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 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 East Anglia UEA?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, French, Archaeology, Italian and 8 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 33 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including History of Art & Design, Chemistry, Education Studies, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences and 25 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses