Pakistan

Royal Holloway, University of London welcomes applications from students from Pakistan to join our growing international community.

We are a pioneering university, steeped in history and culture, yet constantly evolving and adapting to the demands of modern higher education.

Our university was founded by two social reformers who pioneered the ideal of education and knowledge for all who could benefit. Their vision lives on today. As one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, we are home to some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law. As teachers and researchers they change lives, expand minds and help current and future leaders understand power and responsibility. We are strengthened by diversity, and welcome students and academics who travel from all over the world to study and work here, ensuring an international and multi-cultural perspective within a close-knit and historic campus.

The most popular subjects with students from Pakistan include Management, Economics, Politics and International Relations and Computer Science.

Find out more in a one-to-one appointment

The International team offer 30-minute counselling sessions on MS Teams. These meetings are an informal opportunity to ask any questions you have about applying or studying at Royal Holloway, University of London, and do not affect admission. Book an appointment now to find out more about Royal Holloway.

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Entry requirements

Applicants to Royal Holloway come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications to our courses. Each applicant is considered carefully on their individual merits, but please see below for the standard minimum entry requirements for students from Pakistan.

Undergraduate

Pakistani Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

If you have completed your Pakistani Higher Secondary School Certificate in Pakistan you will need to take our one year International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, or the equivalent from another institution, before beginning undergraduate studies.

Bachelor's Degree

If you have successfully completed one year of a Bachelor's degree at an accredited university in Pakistant and you have achieved good grades, then you will be considered for direct entry to the first year of a Bachelor's degree programme.

A Levels & International Baccalaureate (IB)

If you have taken A levels or the IB, you will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Specific grade requirements can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.

The Royal Holloway International Study Centre

The Royal Holloway International Study Centre provides an International Foundation Year and International Year One programme, which are designed for international students who do not quite meet the requirements for an undergraduate course. These programmes will help to develop your academic and English language skills in preparation for university. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at Royal Holloway, University of London.

How to apply

Undergraduate students applications are made online via UCAS. If you are applying to a University preparation course, then apply to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.

Postgraduate

Master’s Degree

If you have successfully completed a 4 year Bachelor's degree, or a combined Bachelor's degree and Master's degree for the duration of 4 years in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme you are applying for, and the university you have studied at, but most departments will ask for a GPA of between 2.8/4.0 to 3.5/4.0, or a final grade of between 58% to 68%.

How to apply

Postgraduate students applications are made to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.

English language requirements

To apply to any of our courses, you need to prove a minimum level of English language proficiency.

For postgraduate degrees, if you have completed your Bachelors degree at CIIT (Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Dawood College of Engineering and Technology), Hazara University, University of Peshawar, or NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, you may meet our English language requirement.

Students who do not quite make the English language requirements may be able to take a pre-sessional English language programme.

Fees and scholarships

Royal Holloway Pakistan Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

Tuition fee reduction of £2,000 for undergraduate students who are currently living in Pakistan. The scholarship is applied automatically to eligible students. Please read further details here.

Fees vary between courses each year. Specific information about fees can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.

You could be eligible for one of our undergraduate or postgraduate scholarships.

If you are considering postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, there may be external funding available to you.

Student life

Over the 130-year history of the university, we have created an environment where a close-knit community thrives.

Just 40 minutes by train from London and seven miles from Heathrow, 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.

You can find out more about life at Royal Holloway in the student life section of our website.

Meet us

Shahmir Akram is your dedicated International Team member, here to answer any questions you have about applying and studying at Royal Holloway as an international student from Pakistan.

international@rhul.ac.uk

Book a one-to-one appointment

We are really keen to connect with students interested in studying with us. We offer 30 minute, one-to-one counselling sessions via Microsoft Teams. These chats are informal and do not affect admission - they're simply an opportunity for you to learn more about Royal Holloway and studying in the UK. We welcome any questions you might have about our application processes, study programmes, and campus life.

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Book a campus tour

We are delighted to be able to offer a guided campus tour to any international students interested in studying here at Royal Holloway, whether you have already applied to study with us, or are just exploring your options in Higher Education.

One of our fantastic International Recruitment team members, or one of our friendly and knowledgeable Student Ambassadors, will show you around our beautiful campus and answer any questions you might have about life at Royal Holloway.

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Transferring from University of London Teaching Centres

Students studying the BSc Business Administration awarded by the University of London with academic direction by Royal Holloway can transfer to the following campus based courses at Royal Holloway:

BSc Business and Management (N200)
BSc Management with international business (N2N1)
BSc Management with Marketing (N2N5)
BSc Management with Human Resources (N2N6)

Applications should be submitted via UCAS by 1^st August each year and are subject to the following requirements:

Year 2 entry Conditional on achieving at least 70% overall in first year of distance learning course.
Year 3 entry Conditional on achieving an average of at least 60% over two years of the distance learning course.

The above criteria are also subject to satisfactory references, personal statement and final approval from the Programme Director and Head of School.

If you have any queries regarding the transfer process, please speak with your University of London coordinator at your current institution.