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Why Choose Royal Holloway, University of London?
Consistent Top-Tier UK Rankings
Royal Holloway ranks in the top 35 UK universities consistently, such as 35th in the Complete University Guide 2026, 34th in Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and strong positions in Guardian and QS tables (e.g., 461st globally in QS 2026). This reliability across methodologies signals dependable quality over one-off high rankings.
Excellence in Performing Arts
In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, Royal Holloway achieves =14th globally in Performing Arts, outperforming many UK peers and matching elite conservatoires—remarkable for a comprehensive research university.
Research Quality in Top 25% of UK Universities
The REF 2021 rates 88% of Royal Holloway's research as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), placing it in the top 25% of UK institutions and 15th for research outputs per Times Higher Education analysis. Students benefit from learning with active researchers.
Generous Automatic Scholarships
Eligible internationals receive automatic awards like £3,000 off first-year undergrad fees (ABB equivalent), £2,000-£4,000 for Masters, plus India-specific £6,000 reductions—no application needed. Additional named scholarships reach £10,000+.
Affordable Living Near London
Located in Egham (non-London for UKVI visa maintenance funds: £1,023/month vs. higher London rate), it's 40 minutes by train to London Waterloo and 7 miles from Heathrow. Weekly living costs: £650-£930, blending career access with lower expenses.
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Campus Locations
Egham, Surrey Campus
- Historic estate: 135-acre parkland in Egham, Surrey; Grade I-listed Victorian Founders Building with on-site student accommodation
- Library: Central library with 1,250+ study seats across silent, social, creative and collaborative zones; access to Senate House Library in London
- Specialist facilities: SuperFab cleanroom and nanofabrication centre (Physics/Engineering); Bloomberg terminals and Digital Innovation Lab (Business/Economics); TV and sound studios (Media Arts)
- Sport: Sports centre with gym, fitness classes and multi-sport pitches on campus
- Transport: Egham station — London Waterloo in 40 minutes; Heathrow Airport 7 miles away
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Course Highlights
Business, Management, Economics & Accounting
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Year in Business |
4 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 (placement yr reduced) |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Business and Management |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Business and Management with Year in Business |
4 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 (placement yr reduced) |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Management with International Business |
3-4 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Economics |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Economics and Data Science |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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MSc International Business Management |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept; Jan |
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MSc Accounting and Financial Management |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
|
MSc Human Resource Management |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
|
MBA |
1 yr FT |
~£25,000-£29,300 |
Sept; Jan |
Computing, Information Security & Electronic Engineering
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Year in Industry |
4 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 (placement yr reduced) |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Software Engineering |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering |
3 yrs FT |
~£27,000-£29,900 |
Sept |
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MEng Electronic Engineering |
4 yrs FT |
~£27,000-£29,900 |
Sept |
|
MSc Information Security |
1 yr FT |
~£25,000-£29,300 |
Sept |
|
MSc Data Science and Analytics |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
Law, Politics & International Relations
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LLB (Hons) Law |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) International Relations |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
LLM International Business Law |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
|
LLM Human Rights and Public Policy |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
|
MSc International Relations |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
|
Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BA (Hons) English |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
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BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) History |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) History and International Relations |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) Classics |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Management |
4 yrs FT (incl. year abroad) |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
MA History / MA Public History |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
|
MA Creative Writing |
1 yr FT |
~£21,500-£25,000 |
Sept |
Sciences & Psychology
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Year in Industry |
4 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 (placement yr reduced) |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Psychology |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
|
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience |
3 yrs FT |
~£23,800-£26,000 |
Sept |
ISC Pathway (Study Group)
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Programme |
Duration |
Fees/Year (Intl) |
Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
International Foundation Year |
1 yr |
Confirm at rhulisc.com |
Sept; Jan |
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International Year One |
1 yr |
Confirm at rhulisc.com |
Sept; Jan |
|
Pre-Masters |
1 term/yr |
Confirm at rhulisc.com |
Sept; Jan |
Popular Study Areas
Performing Arts / Music / Drama
Business & Management
Accounting & Finance
Computer Science
Information Security
History
Psychology
Law
Communication & Media Studies
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences / Geography
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate:
- Academic: A-levels AAB-BBB depending on course; IB 32-34 points; India: Class 12 with 80-85% in relevant stream
- English — most courses: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in Writing, minimum 5.5 in all other bands
- English — PTE Academic: 67 overall, no subscore below 64 (Writing minimum 61 for Business programmes)
- Other: A-level Maths required for Economics, Computer Science, Physics and Engineering; audition or portfolio required for Drama, Music and some Media Arts programmes
Postgraduate (Masters / LLM):
- Academic: UK 2:2 honours (2:1 for competitive programmes); India: 55-65% in a relevant bachelor's degree
- English: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in Writing, minimum 5.5 in all other bands for most programmes
- Experience: 1-2 years relevant experience preferred for MBA-style programmes
ISC Pathway (Foundation, Year One, Pre-Masters):
- Academic and English: Country-specific thresholds lower than direct entry — check the ISC entry requirements table at rhulisc.com for your country and pathway
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Scholarships at Royal Holloway, University of London
International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000 off Year 1 tuition
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/27
£4,000 off Year 1 tuition
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Student Support Services
Academic support
Personal tutors in every department; study skills and writing support centrally available; library workshops on referencing and digital literacy.
International services
Dedicated International Student Support team: visa advice, CAS queries, arrival, banking, UK life orientation — contact via study@royalholloway.ac.uk.
ISC pathway support
Study Group ISC provides additional pre-arrival, induction and settling-in support specifically for pathway students.
Wellbeing
Counselling, mental health and disability services on campus; safe self-contained campus environment noted by student profiles.
Student life
Students' Union with clubs, societies, arts events and sports; strong music and performing arts scene given the subject strengths on campus.
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