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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Exeter

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Exeter both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Law. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £850 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 17 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 6. The widest gap is in Accounting: £26,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 14 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#136
#401
THE World
#170
#45
Guardian UK
#14
1879
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

85.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
22.2%

International

International student share

351
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
2

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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Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

51 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Management, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Archaeology, Theology & Religious Studies, Drama & Theatre, Zoology & Animal Biology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Geography (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Liberal Arts, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing, French, Health & Social Care, American & Comparative Studies, Computing & IT, Cultural Studies, Genetics & Genomics, Italian, Social Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, English Language.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

University of Exeter is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Exeter
£25,550

University of Exeter is about £850 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Classical Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Philosophy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    98%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £850 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Law, Physics, Computer Science, History, Business & Management (General), Classical Studies, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science and 39 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 9 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Music, English Literature, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Social Work, Welsh Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 40 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, History of Art & Design, Civil Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Environmental Sciences and 32 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses