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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of South Wales at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of South Wales both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 14 and University of South Wales in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £19,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 11 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1201
#45
Guardian UK
#83
1879
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

85.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
22%

International

International student share

351
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

29 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Biology, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £10,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £8,500 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 South Wales

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £8,500 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Management, History, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and 17 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £19,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 90% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of South Wales lists 331 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 31 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, English Literature and 23 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 34 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 26 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses