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Being a student

Exploring new interests, developing fresh skills and enjoying an active social life are an important part of being a student - and at Royal Holloway you’ll have plenty of opportunity to do all three.

 

 

Social scene

The vibrant social scene is one of the things that makes the student experience at Royal Holloway so special.

Sport

We're one of the top sporting University of London institutions with more than 80 sports teams and fantastic facilities.

Clubs and societies

From bhangra to debating, there’s a dazzling choice of clubs and societies.

What our students say

Hear directly from students about their Royal Holloway experience.

Chat with our students

Get answers to the questions that matter to you by chatting with our students and staff.

Student media

Make your voice heard through our student newspapers and radio and TV stations.

The Students' Union

Our Students’ Union is one of the most active in the UK.

Work while you study

Advice and information on finding part-time work.

Placement Year

We’re committed to providing each individual with chances to develop in whatever way is most meaningful to you.

Support and wellbeing

Problems with a landlord? Struggling with your finances? Our Student Services Centre offers a single point of contact for all non-academic problems

Mature students

We welcome those coming back to education.

Commuting students

Read more about getting to campus and planning your time as a commuting student.

Care Leavers

If you are a care leaver or care experienced person, Royal Holloway provides support for you even before you join us.

Volunteering

Find out more about volunteering at Royal Holloway.

Our Spotify playlist

Listen to our 'Welcome to Royal Holloway' Spotify playlist

The Bear Necessities podcast

Join Rhys, Maria and Helena as they fill you in on all of the 'bear' necessities of choosing a university and navigating student life on campus.

Explore Royal Holloway

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Scholarships

Get help paying for your studies at Royal Holloway through a range of scholarships and bursaries.

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Clubs and societies

There are lots of exciting ways to get involved at Royal Holloway. Discover new interests and enjoy existing ones.

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Accommodation

Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.

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Support and wellbeing

Whether you need support with your health or practical advice on budgeting or finding part-time work, we can help.

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Departments and schools

Discover more about our academic departments and schools.

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Research Excellence Framework

Find out why Royal Holloway is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

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Challenge-led research themes

Royal Holloway is a research intensive university and our academics collaborate across disciplines to achieve excellence.

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Research institutes and centres

Discover world-class research at Royal Holloway.

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Royal Holloway today

Discover more about who we are today, and our vision for the future.

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Our history

Royal Holloway began as two pioneering colleges for the education of women in the 19th century, and their spirit lives on today.

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Our alumni

We’ve played a role in thousands of careers, some of them particularly remarkable.

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Governance

Find about our decision-making processes and the people who lead and manage Royal Holloway today.