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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Lancashire are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Lancashire on established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Lancashire both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Music. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £9,470 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £7,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 21 and University of Lancashire in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £24,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 17 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#45
Guardian UK
#76
1879
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

85.7%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
20.5%

International

International student share

351
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Archaeology, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, English Language, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £9,470 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £7,150 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 Lancashire

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction100%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

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Estranged Student Support

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Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £9,470 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £7,150 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Music, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), History, Physics, Psychology (General), Social Work and 23 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £24,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 71% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 17 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 47 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction and 39 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses