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2010 QICFRoyal Holloway, University of
London
Royal Holloway, University of London
The University of London
• A Federal University, founded in 1836
• Federation of 19 Universities and 9 specialist institutes
• Royal Holloway became member of the UoL in 1900
• Several UoL institutions, including Royal Holloway, are consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities
• Royal Holloway students receive a UoL Degree
An international reputation
• Founded in 1886, long tradition of providing education
• 8,000 students with over 30% from overseas
• One of top universities in UK
– 88th in world in THES World Rankings 2010
– In top 25 in Complete University Guide 2010
– Ranked 16th in the UK for Research in 2008 RAE
– Department specific successes:
• Friendly and supportive campus
– International Student Support rated top in London in International Student Barometer (2009)
– High scores in National Student Satisfaction survey
Music – top in UK Biological Sciences – joint 3rd
Earth Sciences – joint 6th Economics – joint 9th
Management – 5th in London Media – joint 6th
3 Faculties, 19 Academic Departments
SCIENCE
• Biological Sciences• Computer Science• Geography• Geology• Mathematics• Physics• Psychology
ARTS
• Classics• Drama & Theatre Studies• English• European Studies• Media Arts• Modern Languages• Music
HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Economics• Health & Social Care• History• Management• Politics & International
Relations
In addition, Royal Holloway International (RHI) offers Language Programmes, including Foundation, Bridging (pre-master) and Pre-sessional courses.
The campus
Campus
The Location
Short walk from Egham40 mins to central London7 miles from Heathrow Airport
Excellent facilities
• On campus accommodation
• Varied catering outlets
• Bank
• Bookshop
• Chaplaincy & prayer room
• Sports & recreation facilities
• Cutting edge learning facilities
• 3 libraries on campus & access to UoL library
• 24 hour computer centre & wireless hotspots
Students’ Union: Sports teams, societies and activities
A strong sporting tradition
• Wide range of on-campus facilities– Indoor facilities – Outdoor facilities
• Fitness classes • Approximately 40 sports teams
Societies and events
• Approximately 50 different societies• 3 social venues on site• Live bands and DJs• Weekly fresh produce markets
Supportive environment
• Meet & greet airport collection
• Orientation programme for international students
• English language & academic study skills support
• Academic support from departments through Personal Tutor
• Counselling & welfare services
• Comprehensive on-site health centre
• Programme of social events and visits around UK/Europe
Preparing you for your future career
• University of London careers service
• Dedicated International Student Careers Advisor
• International Student Careers Fair
• Part-time job fairs
• Guest lectures from experts in specific fields
Cost of studying at Royal Holloway
• Less expensive to live outside city centre
• Competitively priced on-campus accommodation (£2,837.55 - £4,804.45 for 38wk let in 2009/10)
• Tuition fees (2010/11):
Foundation programme - £10,200Undergraduate & postgraduate courses - £11,555 to £13,460 (overseas students)RHUL MBA - £16,250Early payment discounts of up to £400
• International Excellence Scholarships worth up to £4,000
