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Royal Holloway University

Egham, London, United Kingdom

University of London

About

Why study at Royal Holloway University?

Royal Holloway, University of London is a public research university and a constituent member of the federal University of London, formed from Bedford College (1849) and Royal Holloway College (1886). Its main site is a parkland campus at Egham in Surrey, about 40 minutes by train from central London, with recognised strengths in information security, drama, music, geography and the sciences.

At a glance

Royal Holloway University in numbers

2Campuses
1849Founded
#485QS World Ranking 2027
401–450THE World Ranking 2027
#79Guardian 2026
#30THE REF ranking 2021
13,000Students

Rankings

How it ranks

#485

QS World University Rankings 2027

401–450

Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027

#79

The Guardian University Guide 2026

#30

Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021

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Where you'll study

Campus locations

Egham Campus

The main 135-acre parkland campus in Egham, Surrey, centred on the Grade I listed Founder's Building and housing most teaching, library, sports and accommodation facilities. Most teaching and social activity takes place on campus and it’s a friendly place, with a strong sense of community as new students soon become familiar faces.

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Funding

Scholarships

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Royal Holloway International Undergraduate Scholarship
Royal Holloway International Masters Scholarship
Royal Holloway GREAT Scholarships
International Partners Scholarship
Royal Holloway India Masters Scholarship
Chevening Royal Holloway Scholarship

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