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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Salford

Salford · 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.

8/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Salford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Salford is ahead on employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Salford both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £9,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £8,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 23 and University of Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 16 and University of Salford in 8.

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
#82
1879
Established
1896
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 Salford

85.7%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
19.1%

International

International student share

351
305

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

38 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Marketing, English Literature, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General), Social Work, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Welsh Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £9,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £8,690 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 Salford

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

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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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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £9,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £8,690 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Biochemistry, Management, Mathematics, Physics, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 26 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £23,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 76% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Liberal Arts, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computing & IT and 14 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Journalism, Midwifery and 26 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses