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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on employment, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Oxford both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Classical Studies, History and German & Scandinavian Studies. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £16,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £12,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 17 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £46,000 from University of Oxford. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 14 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#4
#401
THE World
#1
#45
Guardian UK
#1
1879
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

85.7%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
37.2%

International

International student share

351
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
1

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

47 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Management, Theology & Religious Studies, Business & Management (General), Philosophy, English Literature, Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Human Geography & Environment, Media & Film Studies, Welsh Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Business Studies, English Language, American & Comparative Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Oxford
£38,430

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £12,030 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 Oxford

  • Classical Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • French

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Ancient Languages

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £16,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £12,030 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Classical Studies, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Economics, English Studies, Physics, French, Ancient Languages, Italian and 35 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Oxford better for Classical Studies?

Classical Studies graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £32,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 95% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Liberal Arts, Applied Psychology, Zoology & Animal Biology, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Biological Sciences (General) and 5 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 32 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, Linguistics, General Engineering, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Clinical Specialities, Asian Languages & Studies and 24 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses