

Royal Holloway, University of London
Over the 130-year history of the university, we have created an environment where a close-knit community thrives on the most beautiful campus in the UK
About the institution
Royal Holloway, University of London, is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK and the top 300 universities in the world. Through world-class research that expands minds and changes lives, the dedication of our teachers and the feel of the Royal Holloway experience, ours is a community that inspires individuals to succeed academically, socially and personally.
The university was founded by two social reformers who pioneered the ideal of education and knowledge for all who could benefit. Their vision lives on today. As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities we are home to some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law. We are strengthened by diversity, and welcome students and academics who travel from all over the world to study and work here, ensuring an international and multicultural perspective within a close knit and historic campus.

Number of Undergraduate Students
8400
Average Undergraduate Class Size
Seminars and workshops tend to average around 16 students
Size of Instituition
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selectivity
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Campus Style
A mixture of surbaban and rural. Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. All this is set in 135 acres of stunning parkland, mixed with woodland and meadows.
Education Model
We offer a variety of single honours, joints and major/minor combinations. Royal Holloway also offers Liberal Arts degrees which enables students to study in a variety of different departments.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes
Are there study abroad options?
Yes
Cost of Tuition
Home student fees are £9,250 per year.
International student fees range between £17,000-£21,000 per year depending on the programme
Funding
We offer a variety of scholarships for all students to apply for each year. This are normally competitive and require additional applications once a student is holding an offer.
IB Grade Requirements
32 points including EE and TOK. Higher Levels ranging from 555 to 665 depending on the programme
UFP Grade Requirements
AAAB-AABB depending on the programme. Students also need to be studying the relevant pathway.
Subjects

World Top 500

UK Top 50
Accounting & Finance | Country Top 50 | |
Archaeology | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences/Biology | Country Top 50 | |
Business and Management | World Top 400 | |
Business and Management | Country Top 50 | |
Civil Engineering | Country Top 50 | |
Classics & Ancient History | UK Top 20 | |
Communication and Media Studies | Country Top 20 | |
Communication and Media Studies | Country Top 30 | |
Communication and Media Studies | World Top 200 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 50 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 30 | |
Creative Writing | Country Top 10 | |
Dance, Drama and Cinematics | UK Top 30 | |
Dance, Drama and Cinematics | UK Top 20 | |
Economics | Country Top 50 | |
Economics | Country Top 30 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 500 | |
English | Country Top 50 | |
English | Country Top 20 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 200 | |
Geography & Environmental Science | UK Top 30 | |
Geology | World Top 200 | |
Geology | UK Top 20 | |
History | World Top 200 | |
History | Country Top 30 | |
Law | UK Top 50 | |
Marketing | Country Top 30 | |
Mathematics | Country Top 50 | |
Music | Country Top 10 | |
Performing Arts | World Top 50 | |
Philosophy | Country Top 20 | |
Philosophy | Country Top 30 | |
Physics & Astronomy | UK Top 20 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 500 | |
Politics/Political Science | Country Top 30 | |
Politics/Political Science | Country Top 50 | |
Psychology | Country Top 30 | |
Psychology | Country Top 20 | |
Psychology | World Top 200 | |
Sociology | UK Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Archaeology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Business and Management | Business |
Classics and Ancient History
| Society & Social Sciences
|
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Dance
| Performing Arts |
Drama & Theatre
| Performing Arts |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Financial Mathematics | Mathematics |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Marketing | Business |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Zoology
| Sciences |
Internships and Study Abroad
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply to spend one year of their degree abroad. We currently have partnerships with universities in USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply have a year in industry as part of their degree. We have placement officers and a Careers and Employability team who can help students find placements, or students can find these themselves. We do not encourage students to take unpaid work, and students can complete their placement overseas.