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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Why Choose Royal Holloway, University of London?

Consistent Top-Tier UK Rankings

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

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

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

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

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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Royal Holloway, University of London

Rankings &
Achievements

QS Ranking

#461 Globally

QS World Ranking 2026

QS Ranking

#401-500 Globally

THE World Ranking 2025

Campus Locations

Egham, Surrey Campus
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

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year (Intl)

Intakes

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Year in Business

4 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000 (placement yr reduced)

Sept

BSc (Hons) Business and Management

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

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

BSc (Hons) Economics

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

BSc (Hons) Economics and Data Science

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

MSc International Business Management

1 yr FT

~£21,500-£25,000

Sept; Jan

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

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

3 yrs FT

~£23,800-£26,000

Sept

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

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

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

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

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)

Programme

Duration

Fees/Year (Intl)

Intakes

International Foundation Year

1 yr

Confirm at rhulisc.com

Sept; Jan

International Year One

1 yr

Confirm at rhulisc.com

Sept; Jan

Pre-Masters

1 term/yr

Confirm at rhulisc.com

Sept; Jan

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Popular Study Areas

Performing Arts / Music / Drama
Performing Arts / Music / Drama
Business & Management
Business & Management
Accounting & Finance
Accounting & Finance
Computer Science
Computer Science
Information Security
Information Security
History
History
Psychology
Psychology
Law
Law
Communication & Media Studies
Communication & Media Studies
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Earth Sciences / Geography
Earth Sciences / Geography

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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
International Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000 off Year 1 tuition

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/27
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/27

£4,000 off Year 1 tuition

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Student Support Services

Academic support
Academic support

Personal tutors in every department; study skills and writing support centrally available; library workshops on referencing and digital literacy.

International services
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
ISC pathway support

Study Group ISC provides additional pre-arrival, induction and settling-in support specifically for pathway students.

Wellbeing
Wellbeing

Counselling, mental health and disability services on campus; safe self-contained campus environment noted by student profiles.

Student life
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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