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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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.

2/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Nottingham

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Nottingham both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 15 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £38,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Nottingham in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#97
#401
THE World
#145
#45
Guardian UK
#21
1879
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

85.7%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
21.1%

International

International student share

351
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
5

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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Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

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 Nottingham

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

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,400 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Philosophy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £6,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,400 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 Nottingham?

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

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £36,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 79% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Drama & Theatre, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT, Italian, Biological Sciences (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 45 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Biotechnology, Linguistics and 37 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses