Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham | South East England

Ucas code: R72

Royal Holloway, University of London, is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK*. The university, in Egham, Surrey, is home to a diverse mix of around 10,000 students and some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law, and also has a base at Bedford Square in Central London. Royal Holloway is defined by a combination of world-class research** and high student satisfaction***, enhanced by one of the most beautiful campus settings in the UK****, centred around the Victorian Founder’s Building, and a strong sense of community.

* Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
** Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 - Top 25% of universities in the UK for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent'
*** National Student Survey 2018
**** Times Higher Education: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/10-most-beautiful-universities-uk
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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Political

68%

HIGH

Creative

65%

MED

Varied union activities

72%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

35%

LOW

Sporty

65%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 95% LOW

Average graduate salary £20k MED

Student satisfaction score 82%

Number of students

11,040

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

73%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

42%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

23%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

319 comments (109 students)

- Accommodation
  
  I live 10 minutes away from university, in a cul-de-sac populated with students. It’s overpriced and retrospectively I think...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Imaginative Writing Not Elsewhere Classified
  
  Accommodation
  
  I live 10 minutes away from university, in a cul-de-sac populated with students. It’s overpriced and retrospectively I think there are probably better properties to live in, for example Englefield Green has slightly cheaper properties and there’s no strenuous walk up Egham hill. Again, we’re very conveniently placed, with a 5 minute walk to Egham station and a 10 minute walk into the centre of town. There’s a few pubs scattered around, but being so close to the station, it’s often easier to go to another town.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Imaginative Writing Not Elsewhere Classified
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- Support
  
  they provide no support in terms of money as i get minimum loan
  
  2018, 2nd year, Molecular Biology, Biophysics & Biochemistry Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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- Scholarship
  
  I didnt have to apply for the bursary. The university automatically examines your living situation and gives money accordingly....
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified
  
  Scholarship
  
  I didnt have to apply for the bursary. The university automatically examines your living situation and gives money accordingly. I would recommend students look at what bursaries their university offers when applying as different universities offer different amounts and different criteria
  
  2018, 2nd year, Psychology Not Elsewhere Classified
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- Course
  
  The History department at RHUL is fantastic; there is great support and a wide variety of stimulating and interesting courses.
  
  2018, 2nd year, History By Topic
  
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- Accommodation
  
  The accomodation is lovely. As if noone has lived there before. Outside and inside is lovely.
  
  2018, 1st year, Ancient History
  
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- Accommodation
  
  Not much advice is given beforehand. Many estate agents take advantage with very high fees, upward of £800 Estate Agent...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Ancient History
  
  Accommodation
  
  Not much advice is given beforehand. Many estate agents take advantage with very high fees, upward of £800 Estate Agent lied to us about the number of rooms in the property and the fees which we had to pay. Found a lovely house, good price, with private landlord.
  
  2018, 1st year, Ancient History
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