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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Greater Manchester both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 6.

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
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#45
Guardian UK
—
1879
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

85.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
25.4%

International

International student share

351
281

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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Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

Subjects

24 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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £8,900 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 Greater Manchester

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    98%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£14,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Applied Psychology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £8,900 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Management, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography and 12 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £21,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 93% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies and 28 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 32 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Teacher Training, Software Engineering and 24 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses