Overview for International Students
Royal Holloway is a public research university affiliated with the University of London, based on a picturesque 135‑acre campus located in Egham, Surrey, about 19 miles west of central London. The central landmark is the Victorian‑era Founder’s Building, widely praised for its striking architecture and parkland setting. The university offers a wide spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, business and creative disciplines, and is known for strong student community, international diversity and a setting that balances access to London with a settled campus environment.
Courses
| Course Name | Tuition Fee | Scholarship | Intake | IELTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc AI for Business | £29,300 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Marketing | £29,300 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc International Business Management (Strategy and Leadership) | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Engineering Management with Cyber Security | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MA International Media Management | £24,500 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Sustainability and Management | £24,500 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Engineering Management | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Health and Wellbeing Management | £23,100 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc International Business Management (Marketing) | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Accounting and Financial Management | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MMus Music: Music and Management pathway | £24,500 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Project Management | £29,300 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc International Business Management | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Human Resource Management | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 | |
| MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management | £27,000 | September 2026 | 6.5/6.0 |
History
The institution’s roots lie in two pioneering women’s colleges: Bedford College (founded 1849) and Royal Holloway College (founded 1886). These merged in 1985 to form what is now Royal Holloway. Over its history, the university has evolved from its origins in advancing women’s higher education into a modern co‑educational institution, combining tradition and innovation. The historic Founder’s Building remains a focal point, and the institution has increasingly built modern facilities and research capacity while maintaining its strong heritage.
Ranking
In global league tables, Royal Holloway holds respectable but not top‑tier positions: according to QS it is around #461 globally, which places it among the mid‑tier international universities. In THE rankings it is estimated in the 301‑400 band globally. Domestically in the UK, it is ranked around 34th, reflecting a solid national standing though below the very top group. The university is regarded especially well in certain subject areas (for example in earth sciences, cyber security and creative arts) and scores well on student satisfaction, internationalisation and campus environment. While its global research prestige is modest compared with the highest‑ranked UK universities, Royal Holloway offers strong value, quality teaching and a distinctive environment for students seeking both academic rigour and campus community.
