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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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.

8/11

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Wolverhampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Wolverhampton both teach 28 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 Wolverhampton offers 270 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 £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £8,170 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 12 and University of Wolverhampton in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 6 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#485
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#45
Guardian UK
#85
1879
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

85.7%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£36,152.9
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.6%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
16.1%

International

International student share

351
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

28 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Social Work, Biology, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

University of Wolverhampton is about £8,170 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 Wolverhampton

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction72%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    80%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction67%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £8,170 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Economics, History, Management, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science and 16 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 83% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 32 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Music, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature and 24 more.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 40 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Architecture, Forensic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 32 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses