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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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

Lincoln

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, courses, scholarship). University of Lincoln is ahead on ranking, TEF, established, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Lincoln both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Computer Science and Law. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 22 and University of Lincoln in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £28,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 13.

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
#38
1879
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

85.7%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
20.5%

International

International student share

351
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
21

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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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

45 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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Psychology (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Sciences (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Lincoln
£18,800

University of Lincoln is about £7,600 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 Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    98%Satisfaction85%

  • Classical Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £7,600 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, Biochemistry, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 33 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Management, German & Scandinavian Studies, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts, French, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Italian and 7 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 36 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmacology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 28 more.

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