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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Worcester both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 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 £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £7,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 13 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 8.

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
#1501
#45
Guardian UK
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1879
Established
1946
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 Worcester

85.7%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.7%
15.1%

International

International student share

351
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

32
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

39 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biology, Marketing, Philosophy, Ancient Languages, Film Production & Cinematography, Ecology & Conservation, English Language, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Creative Writing, English Studies, Theology & Religious Studies.

Only at Royal Holloway, University of London

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £7,500 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 Worcester

  • Computer Science

    £41,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Biochemistry

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Social Work

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £9,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £7,500 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, History, Biochemistry, Management, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), English Literature and 27 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £24,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 92% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 21 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Classical Studies, Liberal Arts, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 13 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 29 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Medical Sciences and 21 more.

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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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