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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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.

2/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Leeds

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Leeds both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 20 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £26,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £33,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 17 and University of Leeds in 12, with 6 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#77
#401
THE World
#118
#45
Guardian UK
#15
1879
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

85.7%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
31.5%

International

International student share

351
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
13

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%
VS

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

53 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 Leeds

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Ancient Languages, Biochemistry, English Literature, German & Scandinavian Studies, Business & Management (General), Classical Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Theology & Religious Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Psychology (General), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Liberal Arts, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, French, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Italian, Social Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Leeds
£31,500

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,100 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 Leeds

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Physics

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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 Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £5,100 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, History and 41 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £42,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 79% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Geography (General), Computing & IT, Accounting, Archaeology, Welsh Studies, American & Comparative Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

University of Leeds teaches 57 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Asian Languages & Studies, Linguistics and 49 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses