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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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

West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Royal Holloway, University of London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 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 £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £10,120 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 7 and University of the West of Scotland in 1. The widest gap is in Zoology & Animal Biology: £26,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £19,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 5 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3.

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
#601
#45
Guardian UK
#115
1879
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 West of Scotland

85.7%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
30.3%

International

International student share

351
119

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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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

24 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Human Geography & Environment, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Cultural Studies, English Language.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £11,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £10,120 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 West of Scotland

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction80%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Zoology & Animal Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • English Language

    £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction83%

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 West of Scotland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £11,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £10,120 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 West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Applied Psychology and 12 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of the West of Scotland better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. 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 West of Scotland offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 36 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies and 28 more.

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

University of the West of Scotland teaches 25 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing and 17 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses