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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

1/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Strathclyde both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £4,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Strathclyde in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 8 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 4, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#230
#401
THE World
#351
#45
Guardian UK
#25
1879
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

85.7%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
18.8%

International

International student share

351
541

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

30 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, French, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £4,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,850 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
    98%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • French

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £4,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,850 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Physics, English Studies, Management, Biochemistry, Sociology & Criminology and 18 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 82% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 30 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 22 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 37 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 29 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses