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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Gloucestershire both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Computer Science. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £9,370 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and University of Gloucestershire in 1. 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 Gloucestershire. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 15 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1001
#45
Guardian UK
#103
1879
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

85.7%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
18.9%

International

International student share

351
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
5

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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Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

35 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, English Literature, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Geography (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Biology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £9,370 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction97%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Basketball Scholarship

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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £9,370 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Music, Marketing, Management, Mathematics, History, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 23 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 74% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Philosophy and 17 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 25 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Fine Art, Journalism and 17 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses