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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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.

7/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Winchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Winchester is ahead on established, employment.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Winchester both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Politics & International Relations. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £8,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 14 and University of Winchester 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 £22,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and University of Winchester in 6, with 3 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
#1201
#45
Guardian UK
#106
1879
Established
1840
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 Winchester

85.7%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
5.1%

International

International student share

351
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
1

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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Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

27 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Psychology (General), Social Work, Theology & Religious Studies, Accounting, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Developmental & Educational Psychology.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £10,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £8,950 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 Winchester

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction53%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Archaeology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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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Deadline: N/A

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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £10,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £8,950 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, History, Music, Management, Archaeology, English Literature, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 15 more.

Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University of Winchester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 81% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages and 25 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 15 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Software Engineering, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Anthropology, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 7 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses