Royal Holloway is one of the UK’s leading research universities, renowned not only for producing highly skilled professionals but also for groundbreaking scientific research of global significance.

The university was founded in 1886 as a women’s college—Royal Holloway College—by multimillionaire Thomas Holloway, under the patronage of Queen Victoria. At that time, Holloway was not the first to promote women’s education. In 1849, social reformer Elizabeth Jesser Reid had already founded Bedford College, the first UK institution to offer higher education to women.

In 1900, both Royal Holloway College and Bedford College joined the University of London, which became the first institution to award degrees to women. In 1965, both colleges began admitting male students, although their focus on women’s education remained strong.
In 1982, a partnership agreement was signed between the two institutions, leading to their merger in 1985, forming what is now known as Royal Holloway, University of London.

The Royal Holloway campus spans 135 acres in Surrey, located just 19 miles from Central London and 7 miles from Heathrow Airport.
The Founder's Building is considered one of the most stunning university buildings in the world. It features two interconnected quadrangles with inner courtyards, a gilded chapel, and an art gallery. The campus also includes residences for 500 students, as well as a dining hall and restaurant.

Royal Holloway continues to expand and modernize its facilities. Recent additions include The Caryl Churchill Theatre, new student residences, state-of-the-art lecture halls.
The campus is equipped with library, computer and science laboratories, cafeterias and leisure spaces, pubs and bars, sports center.

The Royal Holloway Student Union organizes a vibrant social scene, offering a wide range of sports and clubs, concerts featuring well-known bands, parties and events, volunteer and charity initiatives.

Accommodation
Royal Holloway offers students various housing options, including on-campus residences (within walking distance of lecture halls), off-campus residences and private sector apartments.
Residences are available with or without catering, in single or shared rooms. All rooms include en-suite facilities and come fully furnished. Accommodation cost: £2,956 – £6,207 per year.

Why Choose Royal Holloway, University of London?

• 89% student satisfaction rate (The National Student Survey (NSS) 2016),
• Conducts globally significant research in medicine (including new treatments for rare diseases) and cybersecurity,
• Excellent location – only 19 miles from Central London,
• Part of the prestigious University of London,
• Access to the University of London Career Center, providing internships, employment opportunities in top UK and global companies,
• Well-organized social and cultural life,
• Diverse student body – students from over 100 countries.

Programmes:

• Pre-sessional English Language Course,
• International Foundation,
• Undergraduate / Bachelor's,
• Pre-Master’s,
• Postgraduate / Master's,
• Distance Learning Program – University of London International Programme.

University Structure
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

• Classics (Ancient Literature and Languages),
• Drama and Theatre,
• English,
• European Studies,
• History,
• Media Arts,
• Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures,
• Music,
• Philosophy,
• Politics and International Relations,
• Social Work.

Faculty of Management, Economics, and Law:

• Economics,
• School of Law,
• Management.

Faculty of Science:

• Biological Sciences,
• Computer Science,
• Earth Science,
• Electronic Engineering,
• Geography,
• Information Security (Cybersecurity),
• Mathematics,
• Physics,
• Professional Studies,
• Psychology.

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Business and Management,
• Law,
• Arts,
• Natural Sciences,
• Computer Science,
• Humanities.

Application Deadlines: until January 15 (final deadline: July 15)

Admission Requirements
International Foundation:

• IELTS 5.0

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree):

• High school diploma,
• A-level / International Baccalaureate (IB) / Year 1 of a Bachelor's degree,
• IELTS 6.5 (7.0 in writing).

Postgraduate (Master’s Degree):

• Bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.5-4.0 / 5.0),
• IELTS 6.5 (7.0 in writing).

Scholarships:
Royal Holloway offers numerous prestigious scholarship programs for international students, including academic scholarships, sports scholarships, music scholarships and more!

Notable Alumni:

• George Eliot – Novelist,
• Emily Davison – Suffragette and social activist,
• Elizabeth Blackwell – First female doctor in the U.S.,
• Catherine Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland – First High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.