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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

6/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Sunderland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Sunderland both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Economics. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £9,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 13 and University of Sunderland in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 12 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 2, with 1 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
#1501
#45
Guardian UK
#86
1879
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

85.7%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
36.5%

International

International student share

351
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

28 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Accounting, English Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £9,400 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 Sunderland

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    84%Satisfaction100%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Applied Psychology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £9,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £9,400 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Music, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and 16 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 78% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 32 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Ancient Languages and 24 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 28 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Nursing (General) and 20 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses