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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, international.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Economics and Management. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,490 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#1501
#45
Guardian UK
#52
1879
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

85.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
54%

International

International student share

351
183

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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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

17 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Creative Writing.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,490 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 the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction70%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

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 the Arts London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Royal Holloway, University of London is about £4,490 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Computer Science, Economics, Management, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Cultural Studies, Biology, Computing & IT and 5 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 43 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, History and 35 more.

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

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Crafts & Applied Arts and 4 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses