
Royal Holloway, University of London is a public research university located in Egham, Surrey, and a constituent member of the University of London. Established in 1886 as a women’s college and later merged with Bedford College in 1985, it has a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and progressive education. The university is recognised for its strong research profile and distinctive campus, centred around the historic Founder’s Building. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and management, attracting students from across the UK and internationally. Graduate outcomes are consistently strong, with many students progressing to professional careers or further research study.
Academic departments span fields such as law, psychology, computer science, business and management, media arts, music, politics, and the natural sciences. Teaching combines research led scholarship with practical application, supported by modern laboratories, performance spaces, digital media facilities, and specialist research centres. The university is particularly recognised for strengths in drama, music, psychology, information security, and earth sciences. Its campus environment offers a traditional university setting within close reach of London, balancing residential community life with access to professional and cultural opportunities in the capital.


Academic departments span fields such as law, psychology, computer science, business and management, media arts, music, politics, and the natural sciences. Teaching combines research led scholarship with practical application, supported by modern laboratories, performance spaces, digital media facilities, and specialist research centres. The university is particularly recognised for strengths in drama, music, psychology, information security, and earth sciences. Its campus environment offers a traditional university setting within close reach of London, balancing residential community life with access to professional and cultural opportunities in the capital.


Undergraduate applications are made through UCAS, with entry requirements varying by course and subject demand. Some programmes may require specific A level subjects, portfolios, or interviews. Postgraduate applicants apply directly to the university and must meet academic and, where relevant, professional criteria. International qualifications are assessed for equivalency, and foundation or pre master’s pathways are available for students who require additional academic preparation.
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