Royal Holloway opened its doors in 1886 in Egham, a small country town on the outskirts of London. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF) placed the university in the top 25% in the UK, with 81% of its research rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The university's scientists address some of the leading global problems, such as protection against cyber attacks and the rapidly declining bee population. The university plays an important role as an advisor to government bodies and in drafting new legislation. Royal Holloway is ranked 34th in the UK and 231st in the QS World University Rankings 2015. Its geography department is considered the best in the country by the REF. Other subjects for which it is in the top 10 include mathematics, psychology, music, media arts and marketing. Some programs offer the opportunity for an Erasmus exchange as well as a work placement, during which the student pays between 15-20% of the annual fee. The university campus is set on 135 acres of green space, and its main building is considered one of the most beautiful university buildings in the world. Egham has easy train access to London (40 minutes), which is just 19 miles away. Royal Holloway offers an amazing mix of the modern - its facilities and equipment - and the historic - the university building.
Egham is a small university town on the outskirts of London. It has a rich history dating back to ancient times. In the 11th century it was mentioned in the Domesday Book, compiled under William the Conqueror as the record of a great survey the king ordered to be carried out. Today it is home to a huge research center of the corporate giant Procter & Gamble. Near the town there is a fantastic amusement park - Thorpe Park. Although small, the town offers excellent nightlife for its students.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our advisors)
- Biological Sciences
- Classics
- Comparative Literature & Culture
- Computer Science
- Drama & Theatre
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- English
- European Studies
- Geography
- History
- Information Security
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Media Arts
- Modern Languages, Literature & Cultures
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics & International Relations
- Psychology
- Social Work
Key information
Duration of study:
3-4 years for Bachelor's programs
1-2 years for Master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some programs only)
Application deadline:
January 15 for most majors. Final cutoff June 30, if places are still available in some majors.
There is no deadline for Master's and PhD/doctoral programs (except Social Work), but the university advises applying ASAP.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum GPA of between 4.5 and 5.5, with grades of 6 in specific subjects depending on the major. For Master's and doctoral programs, a Bachelor's degree with a grade of at least 4.5, depending on the major.
IELTS
For Bachelor's programs, between 6.0-7.0, depending on the major. For Master's programs, a minimum of 6.5-7.0
Scholarships and loans
The tuition fee for Bachelor's programs is £9,000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students only start repaying the loan once they earn an annual salary of more than £21,000. For more information, ask one of our advisors.
Master's and doctoral programs cost between £1,920 and £19,900. Getting a loan for them is more difficult, but not impossible.
The university offers a number of merit-based scholarships for excellent academic results
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £4,300 and £5,700 per year, depending on the hall. Private accommodation outside the university residence halls costs between £4,200 and £5,000 per year.