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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Surrey

Guildford · QS World #246

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.

2/10

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Surrey

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Surrey leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Royal Holloway, University of London is ahead on established, courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Surrey both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Surrey offers 271 courses across 62 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £25,900 at University of Surrey: University of Surrey is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Surrey is higher in 13 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £30,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £40,000 from University of Surrey. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Surrey is higher in 10 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#246
#401
THE World
#201
#45
Guardian UK
#24
1879
Established
1966
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 Surrey

85.7%
88.7%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
20.2%

International

International student share

351
271

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
36

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%
VS

Surrey

90 countries · 20.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India25%
  • 🇨🇳China8.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.1%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.2%

Subjects

33 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 Surrey

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Accounting, Computing & IT, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Business Studies, French, Biological Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Surrey

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 Surrey
£30,000

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Surrey
£25,900

University of Surrey is about £500 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 Surrey

  • Computer Science

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

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

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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University of Surrey

The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

Machine learning enhanced muon imaging for nuclear waste monitoring and safeguards

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Understanding the dynamics of space radiation hazards using measurements from novel in-situ detectors

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

AI for proton-acoustics for real-time 3D dosimetry of proton therapy

£25,805

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £25,900 at University of Surrey: University of Surrey is about £500 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 Surrey?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General) and 21 more.

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

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

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Surrey lists 271 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Surrey does not, including History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General) and 19 more.

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

University of Surrey teaches 29 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 21 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Surrey271 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses