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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

4/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 22 and University of Portsmouth in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#662
#401
THE World
#401
#45
Guardian UK
#55
1879
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

85.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
24.5%

International

International student share

351
446

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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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

41 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Biochemistry, English Literature, Physics, Ancient Languages, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £7,800 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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

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Sanctuary Language Bursary

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Sanctuary Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £8,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £7,800 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, Music and 29 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 19 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Philosophy, Geography (General), Liberal Arts, French, Zoology & Animal Biology, Archaeology and 11 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 43 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies and 35 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses