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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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.

7/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Roehampton both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 9 and University of Roehampton in 3. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Roehampton in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#45
Guardian UK
#77
1879
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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 Roehampton

85.7%
85%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
46.5%

International

International student share

351
296

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

32 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Accounting, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Film Production & Cinematography, Theology & Religious Studies, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £15,150 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 Roehampton

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction66%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £15,150 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Economics, History, Management, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, English Literature and 20 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Roehampton better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £23,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 81% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies and 20 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 24 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Dance, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Architecture, Software Engineering and 16 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses