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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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

Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Hertfordshire both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business & Management (General). Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £8,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Hertfordshire in 6, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 14 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
#851
#401
THE World
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#69
1879
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

85.7%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
57.5%

International

International student share

351
468

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%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

39 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: English Literature, Geography (General), Philosophy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Ecology & Conservation, Accounting, Biology, Computing & IT, English Language, Welsh Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £8,400 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 Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £8,400 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Music, Economics, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, History and 27 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 78% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts and 13 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 47 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 39 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses