About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London, is a public research university founded in 1985 by the merger of two leading colleges, Bedford College (established in 1849) and Royal Holloway College (established in 1886). It is now one of the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom.

It has six colleges, 21 academic departments and about 10,500 students from over 100 countries, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

The university focuses on a learning system driven by science. The faculty team consists of highly qualified academics and experts from related fields

It ranked by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings as the 23rd best UK university in the 2020 Full University Guide League Tables, and among the top 300 universities worldwide, 2018–19.

The university has been ranked high in the UK for foreign outlook, as well as being consistently good for student satisfaction, and Royal Holloway scored 88 percent in overall satisfaction in the latest independent survey of third-year undergraduate students (NSS, 2019).

Royal Holloway, University of London Campus 

The university is set on a 135 acre campus situated in Egham, Surrey and its campus is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful campuses.

Thanks to its outstanding architecture, the main attraction of universities "The Founder's House" is known globally. It houses the popular Picture Gallery, several academic departments, 500 student accommodation, a dining hall, a restaurant and more

Royal Holloway, University of London Location Specialities 

The university is situated on a 135-acre campus in Egham, Surrey, 40 minutes south-west of central London and just 7 miles from Heathrow airport.

The city is within walking distance and has several stores, bars, and restaurants. The campus is 35 minutes away by rail from central London, and Windsor is just a short journey away.

Thames is Royal Holloway's nearest major city, with a range of restaurants, bars, and shopping. Located nearby is Thorpe park, one of UK's leading theme parks.

Accommodation

There are nearly 3,000 places available in halls, prioritized for first years and students from overseas who are guaranteed a position if applied for within the deadline.

Especially on the main campus, with just a few miles away, there is a broad range of accommodations; from sociable houses and modern flats to traditional quarters. Room options range from en-suite to catered and self-catering, with some shared rooms available as well.

Royal Holloway, University of London Ranking

• 19th in the Times University Guide 2020
• 42nd in the Guardian University Guide 2020
• 291st in the QS World University Rankings 2020

Royal Holloway subjects ranked among the top ten in the UK include Music, Geography and Creative Writing, while the top 20 departments include Psychology, English and Drama. Royal Holloway is ranked among the top 25 percent of UK universities for 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' research in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Teaching Quality

Royal Holloway enjoys an international reputation for teaching and research of the highest quality.

All students are taught by dedicated experts who are professors, academic fellows, post-doctoral researchers and PhD students.

Academic Divisions

• School of Biological Sciences, 
• School of Economics, 
• Departments of Earth Sciences, 
• School of Electronic Engineering, 
• School of Computer Science, 
• Department of English, School of Law, 
• Department of Classics, 
• Department of Criminology, 
• Department of Geography, 
• School of Liberal Arts, 
• School of Mathematics, 
• School of Drama, Theatre & Dance, 
• Department of Comparative Literature & Culture, 
• Department of History, 
• School of Politics & International Relations, 
• Department of Information Security, 
• Department of Physics, School of Management, 
• Department of Social Work, 
• Department of Media Arts, 
• Department of Modern Languages,
•  Literatures & Cultures, 
• Department of Philosophy, 
• Department of Psychology, 
• School of Music and Department of Professional Studies.

Study Options

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
• Bachelor of Law (LLB)
• Bachelor of Music (BMus)
• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Science (Economics) (BSc Economics)
• Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Science (MSci)

Why Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)?

• One of the top 20 universities in the UK.
• Internationally-recognized research programs.
• Beautiful campus in a safe location with plenty to experience in the local area and easy access to the vibrant and active center of London.
• Approximately 88 per cent to overall student satisfaction, making Royal Holloway above the sector average (National Student Survey (NSS) 2019).
• 88% for overall student satisfaction.

How to Reach? Or Travel

• Egham is a 15-minute walk away and the university also operates a regular bus service to and from the train station.

• The towns of Windsor and Staines-upon-Thames can be reached by bus, train or bike, while London is 40 minutes away by train.

• Heathrow airport is only seven miles away from the Egham campus.

Royal Holloway Scholarships/Financial Aid

• Various scholarships are offered to international students to help them cover the cost of their study in the U.K.
• Students will be required to apply for scholarships once they have an offer of admission.
• A number of departmental or academic scholarships are also offered by specific departments.
• Scholarships awarded to international students include:

Name of Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Amount Awarded
International Future Leaders Scholarship	Awarded to international undergraduates with A-level grades of AAB or equivalent.	4,000 GBP in tuition fee for the first year
Reed Innovation Scholarship	Awarded to international undergraduates with A-level grades of AAA or equivalent who also demonstrate outstanding innovation.	15,000 GBP in 3 years
Royal Holloway Principal’s Masters Scholarship	Awarded to international students with 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.	4,000 GBP in tuition fee

 

Royal Holloway Application Process

Royal Holloway accepts applications from students all across the world. Its student population is truly diverse representing students from more than 130 countries. International applicants seeking admission to the university will have to fulfill additional admission requirements like submission of ELP scores, applying for a Tier 4 visa, etc.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants can apply for admission to the Royal Holloway by following simple steps and fulfilling admission requirements as discussed below:

Application Portal: UG: UCAS portal; PG: University Application Portal

Application Fee: 20 GBP for a single course, 25 GBP for multiple courses (applicable to UCAS users)

Application Deadline: UG: January 15; PG: No fixed deadline

Graduate program applicants are advised to apply as early as possible since the seats for programs are limited and fast-filling.

Admission Requirements: The following documents must be submitted along with the application for admission:

• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
• International applicants will be required to submit their English Proficiency test scores with a minimum of 6.5 on IELTS. Some courses might have specific English language score requirements.
• Personal statement
• Essay
• Letters of recommendation
• Interview (required for some programs)
• Work Experience
• Bank statement or proof of finances
• Copy of passport

Famous Aluminis

• George Eliot novelist
•  Emily Davison , suffragette, Dr Elizabeth Blackwell the first woman doctor in the west, 
• Mark Strong actor, 
• Baroness Cathy Ashton EU Foreign Minister, 
• David Bellamy and Paralympic broadcaster and scientist
• Sophie Christiansen triple gold medallist

Royal Holloway, University of London English Language Requirements

IELTS:

• UG – 6.5 overall. Reading and writing 6.0.  No other subscore lower than 5.5.
• PG – 6.5 overall. Reading and writing 6.0.  No other subscore lower than 5.5.

TOEFL:

• UG – 88 overall, with Reading 22 Listening 17
• PG – 88 overall, with Reading 22 Listening 17

PTE:

• UG – 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.
• PG – 61 overall. Reading and writing 54. No subscore lower than 51.

Your IELTS qualification must be a SELT if one of your IELTS subscores is below 5.5 and you are:

• applying for one of our Pre-sessional English Language Programmes with IELTS
• eligible for a linked Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) covering both your degree and your pre-sessional English language programme.

If all of your IELTS subscores are at 5.5 or above, then we can give you a linked Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) for a non-SELT IELTS.

Please note that TOEFL iBT can not be used as a SELT.

The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.

For more Details on the Requirements, Click HERE.

Royal Holloway English Proficiency Requirements

International students should demonstrate their English Language proficiency through standardized tests. They accept the internationally recognized English Language qualifications like IELTS, Pearson Test of English (PTE), Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) and TOEFL IBT. In some countries, they also accept local English language qualifications.x

Students who are unable to meet the English language requirements will have to apply for a preparation program at the Royal Holloway International study center. On successful completion of this program, the students can join the specific course they have applied for.

English Proficiency Tests	Minimum Scores Required
IELTS	6.5
PTE	61
CAE	Grade C
TOEFL (IBT)	88

Royal Holloway, University of London Highlights

Type of university	Public
Establishment Year	1849
Campus Setting	Urban
Location	Egham, Surrey, England
Total Number of Students Enrolled (December 2019)	10,593
Total Number of Undergraduate Students Enrolled	8,393
Total Number of Graduate Students Enrolled	2200
Number of International Students	2,086
Type of Programs	Undergraduate, graduate, graduate-research
Mode of Application	Online
Financial aid	Scholarships/ Loans/ Work-Study

The cost of attendance for international students for 2020-21 sessions is tabulated below:Royal Holloway, University of London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenditure Item	Amount (per year)
Tuition	15,900 - 22,600 GBP
Living cost	8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Accommodation	3,575- 8,680 GBP
Food	40-60 per week GBP
Social life	50 per week GBP
Transport	760 GBP
Books	300- 450 GBP

The tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate students varies from program to program. Some programs and respective tuition fee are tabulated below:

Undergraduate programs

Name of Program	Tuition Fee for international students
Business and Management	18,800 GBP
Engineering	21,400 GBP
Law	17,700 GBP
Computer Science	21,400 GBP
Economics	18,800 GBP

Graduate programs

Name of Program	Tuition Fee for international students
Business and Management	19,000 GBP
Engineering	19,000 GBP
Law	17,900 GBP
Psychology	19,000 GBP
English	17,900 GBP
Drama, Theater and Dance	21,000 GBP
Information Security	21,000 GBP

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