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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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

Stirling

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 Stirling is ahead on employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Stirling both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 15 and University of Stirling in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 9 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#45
Guardian UK
#50
1879
Established
1967
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 Stirling

85.7%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
18.4%

International

International student share

351
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
0

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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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Philosophy, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction68%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • French

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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FAQ

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

What subjects can you study at both Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Stirling?

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

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Stirling better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 93% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

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

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

University of Stirling teaches 28 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Adult Nursing, Education Studies and 20 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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