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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Suffolk is ahead on satisfaction.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Suffolk both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £11,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £11,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Suffolk in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 10 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1.

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
—
#45
Guardian UK
#98
1879
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

85.7%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
3.8%

International

International student share

351
115

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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Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Social Work, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

University of Suffolk is about £11,110 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Suffolk
£15,210

University of Suffolk is about £11,190 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 Suffolk

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

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 Suffolk: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £11,110 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £11,190 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 Suffolk?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Management, History, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Ecology & Conservation, Psychology (General), Ancient Languages, Media & Film Studies and 14 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £20,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 93% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 34 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics and 26 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 23 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Medical Imaging, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering and 15 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Suffolk115 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses