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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Greenwich both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Management. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £8,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £6,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 17 and University of Greenwich in 4. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 13 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#791
#401
THE World
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#79
1879
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

85.7%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
34.6%

International

International student share

351
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
19

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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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

33 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: English Literature, Biology, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Social Work, Accounting, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £8,820 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £6,950 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 Greenwich

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction100%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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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Deadline: N/A

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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £8,820 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £6,950 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Music, History and 21 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 77% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment and 19 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 39 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, General Engineering, Architecture and 31 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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