Summary
Royal Holloway is a research-intensive university with 25 academic departments spanning the arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences, management, economics and law. The university was founded by two social reformers who pioneered the ideal of education and knowledge for all who could benefit, and their vision lives on today. Students are inspired by the quality of research and teaching to succeed academically, socially and personally.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate76%Postgraduate24%
Study mode
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Full-time93%Part-time7%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK79%International15%EU6%
Student gender
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Male 44%Female 56%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2024
Overall ranking
37th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000683 68%37th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212139 65%48th
13 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.89 78%71st
6 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.30 83%27th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.70 70%13th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30331742 57%61st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2103724 34%54th
18 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.967th
3 -
Continuation
/ Max 10095.1 95%34th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10067.8 68%75th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.5 71%101st
Subject League Tables 2024
- Accounting & Finance
- Biological Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Overall ranking
32nd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10086.4 86%32nd
13 -
Entry standards
/ Max 227132 58%36th
30 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.99 80%45th
16 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.12 78%31st
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.2 94%51st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10075.0 75%27th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
There are many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and faith societies. Whatever your interest, Royal Holloway, University of London is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential. With so many courses available at the university you’re bound to find the right one for you. Royal Holloway, University of London is proud of their facilities and high-quality teaching, have a look at where they rank on our league tables and see how their strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Royal Holloway, University of London offers a range of accommodation, from rooms in the iconic Founder's building to modern student flats and townhouses. Self-catered accommodation includes kitchen and dining facilities, communal areas and free Wi-Fi. Disabled students are given support to find suitable accommodation.