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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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 London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of West London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Music, Computer Science and Law. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £10,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £9,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 14 and University of West London in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 12 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1201
#45
Guardian UK
#108
1879
Established
1860
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 West London

85.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
27.1%

International

International student share

351
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

35 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 West London

Also taught at both: Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Genetics & Genomics, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Social Work, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £10,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £9,150 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 West London

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Physics

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 West London: common questions

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £10,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £9,150 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 West London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Music, Computer Science, Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Physics, Biochemistry and 23 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 89% at University of West 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 West London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, History, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation and 17 more.

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

University of West London teaches 33 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies and 25 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses