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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

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1/9

Staffordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Staffordshire both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Games Design & Computer Animation and Business & Management (General). Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £9,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Staffordshire in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Staffordshire in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1201
#45
Guardian UK
#92
1879
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

85.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
4.1%

International

International student share

351
287

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%
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Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

26 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Clinical & Health Psychology, Social Work, Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £9,710 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £8,900 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 Staffordshire

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    80%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Applied Psychology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 for English Access Scholarship 2026

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University of Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £9,710 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £8,900 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Music, Biochemistry and 14 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Staffordshire better for Games Design & Computer Animation?

Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 82% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 34 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature and 26 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 26 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 18 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses