ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY, INFO
Royal Holloway, University of London, often simply referred to as Royal Holloway, is a public research university located in Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom. It is one of the constituent colleges of the University of London and was established in 1886 by the Victorian entrepreneur and philanthropist Thomas Holloway. The Founder’s Building, an iconic red-brick structure, is one of the most recognizable landmarks on the campus. The campus is known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquil environment
ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY, RANKING AND ACHIEVEMENT
- Royal Holloway is ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023).
- Ranking the top 350 universities in the world(Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2023)
- Ranking 350-400 in Times Higher Education World University in 2023.
- Ranking 801-900 of Academic of World Universities in 2022.
- Ranking 451-500 in U.S. News & World Best Global Universities.
- The university was ranked 15th in the UK for the overall quality of its research outputs.
PLACEMENT STATUS OF UNIVERSITY
Royal Holloway University offers a variety of placement opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These placements can be either mandatory or optional, depending on the course.
Undergraduate placements are typically offered in the third year of study. They are typically 2-4 weeks in length and can be taken in a variety of industries and sectors. Most of the placements are located in and around London, but requests for flexibility in location have been taken into consideration.
Postgraduate placements are typically offered as part of a Master’s degree programme. They are typically 6-12 months in length and can be taken in a variety of industries and sectors. Most of the placements are located in the UK, but there are also opportunities to take placements overseas.
SCHOLARSHIP STATUS OF UNIVERSITY
Royal Holloway University offers a wide range of scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and the eligibility criteria vary depending on the scholarship.
Royal Holloway Principal’s Masters Scholarship is a tuition fee reduction of £4,000 for Home and International students.
Chevening Scholarships are fully funded scholarships for Master’s study in the UK for international students.
Commonwealth Scholarships are funded by the UK government and partner governments to support postgraduate study in the UK for citizens of Commonwealth countries.