Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway is committed to helping students develop the skills, experience and confidence needed for successful global careers. The university’s Careers Service provides personalised support including one-to-one appointments, CV guidance, interview preparation, career coaching, employer networking events and internship opportunities. Graduates can also continue accessing careers support for up to two years after graduation.

Students benefit from strong links with industry partners across sectors such as finance, technology, media, engineering and the creative industries. Many programmes include opportunities for placements, live industry projects or professional accreditation.

Graduates from Royal Holloway go on to work for leading organisations worldwide, including Deloitte, Microsoft, PwC, Amazon, HSBC and the BBC. The university’s location close to London provides students with access to one of the world’s largest employment markets and extensive professional networking opportunities.

City Life

Royal Holloway main campus is located in Egham, Surrey, a safe and green town in the south-east of England. The campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside while also offering excellent transport connections to central London, Heathrow Airport and other major UK cities.

Central London can be reached in around 40 minutes by train, giving students easy access to world-famous museums, theatres, shopping districts, entertainment venues and career opportunities. Heathrow Airport is nearby, making international travel convenient for overseas students.

The local area offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, cinemas and outdoor spaces, providing students with everything they need close to campus. Popular attractions nearby include Windsor Castle, Richmond Park and the River Thames.

Students at Royal Holloway benefit from the best of both worlds: a supportive campus environment in a peaceful location, combined with all the opportunities and experiences of studying close to London.

Royal Holloway provides comprehensive support services to help students succeed academically, socially and personally throughout their studies. Dedicated international student support is available before arrival and during students’ time at the university, including visa guidance, pre-arrival and welcoming activities and ongoing advice.

Students can access wellbeing and mental health services, disability and neurodiversity support, academic skills guidance and personal tutoring. The university also offers English language support and study skills workshops to help students adapt confidently to UK higher education.

A range of peer mentoring schemes, student communities and cultural societies help international students settle into university life and build friendships quickly. The Students’ Union also provides independent advice and support on academic and personal matters.

Royal Holloway is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Royal Holloway offers a wide range of safe, comfortable and modern accommodation options for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Many international students choose to live on campus during their first year, and the university guarantees accommodation for first-year students, helping them quickly become part of the university community.

Accommodation options include catered and self-catered residences, en-suite rooms and shared facilities to suit different budgets and lifestyles. Through the university’s accommodation system, students can directly select their preferred room before arrival. All residences are located within walking distance of teaching buildings, libraries, sports facilities and social spaces.

Students living on campus benefit from 24-hour security, dedicated support staff and regular community events organised throughout the year. Royal Holloway also offers relatively affordable accommodation within the Greater London area, with undergraduate accommodation ranging from approximately £4,218–£9,796 per academic year and postgraduate accommodation from £6,741–£15,291 per academic year.

The iconic Founder’s Building offers a unique historic living experience, while newer residences provide modern student living and contemporary facilities.

Royal Holloway provides high-quality teaching, learning and recreational facilities across its beautiful campus. Students benefit from modern lecture theatres, specialist laboratories, performance spaces, creative studios and collaborative learning environments.

The university library offers extensive study spaces, digital resources and academic support services, while subject-specific facilities provide hands-on practical experience. These include industry-standard TV studios with green screen and VR technology, a Digital Innovation Lab, science laboratories, an MRI scanning unit, mock courtrooms and a trading floor. Students also benefit from specialist creative and performance spaces such as the 200-seat Caryl Churchill Theatre and the newly opened Futures Studio, a virtual production facility designed for collaboration between creative technology businesses, researchers and industry experts.

Beyond academic facilities, the campus includes a modern sports centre, 3G floodlit sports pitches, cafés, restaurants and green outdoor spaces. Historic landmarks such as the Founder’s Chapel and Picture Gallery add to the distinctive character of the campus, creating an inspiring environment for students from around the world.

Sport and physical activity are a major part of student life at Royal Holloway. Representing the university as The Bears, students can take part in competitive sport, recreational activities, fitness classes and volunteering opportunities throughout the year. With over 130 clubs and societies covering sports, culture, music, gaming, entrepreneurship and academic interests, there are many ways for students to get involved in campus life and meet people from around the world.

The university’s Sports Centre, located on the main Egham campus, is the hub of sporting activity at Royal Holloway. Facilities include a multi-use four-court sports hall, a 60-station fitness suite, treatment room and modern changing facilities, alongside personal training and fitness classes. Students also benefit from world-class floodlit outdoor pitches and courts, as well as football pitches, a cricket pitch, tennis courts and netball courts on campus.

Whether students are experienced athletes or trying a new activity for the first time, Royal Holloway encourages everyone to stay active, support their wellbeing and enjoy a balanced university experience outside the classroom.