Bedford College, in London, opened its doors in 1849, and Royal Holloway College's stunning Founder's Building was unveiled by Queen Victoria in 1886 – it’s still the focal point of the campus.
In 1900, the colleges became part of the University of London and in 1985 they merged to form what is now known as Royal Holloway.
Royal Holloway, University of London, is a community of inspiring individuals.
As a research-intensive university, operating across science, the arts, management and social science, our purpose is to advance knowledge and, by sharing it, to inspire others to do the same.
Through this world-class research that expands minds and changes lives, the dedication of our teachers and the feel of the Royal Holloway experience, we help you to succeed academically, socially and personally.
Our research helps tackle real-world problems, seeking creative solutions to complex challenges and throwing new light on the world we live in.
We’re home to some of the brightest minds across the globe - academics who are collaborating with businesses, government bodies and charities to understand environmental changes, find treatments for diseases and alleviate poverty.
Our work has real impact, generating new understanding and insights. Recent research at Royal Holloway has led to:
A community of over 88,000 alumni
From the very beginning, Royal Holloway has uniquely supported the careers of brilliant individuals – from the first female doctor in the western world to politicians, surgeons, scientists and sportspeople.
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Based on 57 reviews
Royal Holloway provides lots of support in learning and performance. Staff is very responsive and available. I am a commuter and unfortunately there is not enough space for students to park unless it is before 9/10am. Some lecture rooms are older with no heating. But the quality of teaching is very good and encourages development and critical thinking.
My time at RHUL has been an interesting one - from being very good at geography in high school, to choosing this as my degree course and hearing how pointless it was… I know now it’s not pointless and the skills I’ve learnt so far will take me a long way in life. I’m currently searching for my desired masters course in a cartographic field, and couldn’t be more excited, from having not idea what I want to do in life to now having strong aspirations.
Good University for Psychology Degree - a bit more mixed for criminology/law. When deciding for you degree, it is important to look at what university provides the best programme for the specific department. I'm highly satisfied with Psychology (somewhat regret not taking Single Honours) because of the invaluable skills you earn. For Criminology we got less course options, but I do not doubt that other degrees in the law department are great! Apart from that I am proud of my degree in Psychology and Criminology as throughout I still enjoyed it no matter the workload.
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By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 301 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
Climbed 16 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 413 | 477 | 461 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 52 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 593 | 861 | 913 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
The Student Services Centre provides a central point of contact for enquiries and services in a way that is accessible to all. We are dedicated to responding to queries sensitively, fairly and efficiently; if we don’t have the answer to your query we'll work with you and our colleagues across the College to find the best solution.
Undergraduate halls
Our extensive library has more than 450,000 books and 36,000 journals in both print and digital format.
In addition to this main collection we have a number of rare and valuable items, archival works, internal publications, and major databases. Students and staff can access our digital materials from wherever they are, on any device.
The Royal Holloway residential and campus wide network - CampusNet - is available wired or wirelessly.
There are CampusNet plug-in points both in halls of residence and also in some of the PC Labs and libraries. Using a network (Ethernet) cable, plug your device into the Ethernet port on the wall in your room. Then open your web browser - see 'connecting to the network' for the next step.
What happens if you fall ill while you’re studying at Royal Holloway? Here you can find out if you’re eligible for free UK healthcare.
We have a unique best-of-both-worlds location; a safe, leafy campus in Egham, Surrey - less than 40 minutes by train from central London and just seven miles from Heathrow airport, creating the environment where a close-knit community thrives.
Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. All this is set in 135 acres of stunning parkland.
Most teaching and social activity takes place on campus and, with the exception of Kingswood Hall, this is where most undergraduates live in their first year. It’s a friendly place, with a strong sense of community as new students soon become familiar faces.
The hub of sporting life is the Sports Centre on the main campus. Refurbished in 2013, it provides a multi-use sports hall, a 46-station fitness suite, aerobics area and changing facilities. There’s personal training and fitness classes.
We recently unveiled our world-class, floodlit outdoor pitches and courts, with all-weather playing surfaces.
Our Students’ Union has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the best in the UK.
It puts on a dazzling array of entertainment from top bands and comedy acts to cabaret, film nights, socials and even a visit from real reindeer at Christmas.
The Students’ Union also runs a weekly market where you can buy delicious artisan bread and other food plus books, clothes and plants. And if you like dogs, don't miss the puppy therapy sessions!
Other services run by the Students’ Union include an independent advice centre, the popular Tommy’s Kitchen burger bar, two shops and three bars.
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