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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

6/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

East London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of East London both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £11,240 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £9,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and University of East London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 11 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#45
Guardian UK
#111
1879
Established
1892
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 London

85.7%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
49.4%

International

International student share

351
386

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%
VS

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

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 East London

Also taught at both: Accounting, Marketing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £11,240 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £9,180 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 London

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction99%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction68%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £11,240 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £9,180 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 London?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Music, Biochemistry and 20 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £26,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 95% at University of East London. 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 London offer more courses?

University of East London lists 386 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 London?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of East London does not, including History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 20 more.

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

University of East London teaches 32 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 24 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses