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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

6/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Huddersfield is ahead on TEF, established, employment, international, courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Huddersfield both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Music and Management. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 18 and University of Huddersfield in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £26,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Huddersfield in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#521
#401
THE World
#501
#45
Guardian UK
#51
1879
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

85.7%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
18.2%

International

International student share

351
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Biology, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Archaeology, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Genetics & Genomics, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £9,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £7,700 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 Huddersfield

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction72%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £7,700 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Computer Science, Music, Management, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Business Studies, History, Mathematics and 23 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £29,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 72% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 17 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 41 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Nursing (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 33 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses