Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway University is the fourth-best performing university in the table of London universities for the second year in a row. Furthermore, the institution has constantly been ranked high in the UK for foreign outlook, as well as being consistently strong for student happiness, with the university scoring 88% in overall satisfaction in the most recent independent poll of third-year undergraduates (NSS, 2019). Some of the university's notable ranking highlights in 2024 are given here -

• QS - World University Ranking: #413
• The Complete University Guide - University Ranking UK: #37
• The Guardian - University Rankings: #47
• Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings: #301-#250

Course-Wise Rankings

The university’s PG Business & Economics course rankings have consistently been ranked in the top 200 since 2018 according to THE Rankings. Royal Holloway’s Accounting, Finance, Business and Management Schools are among the top 100 according to the Complete University Guide. Some of the top courses and their respective rankings in 2024 are listed below -

Business & Management Studies Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK: #39
• The Guardian - Business and Management: #48
• The Guardian - Guardian Economics Rankings: #38 

Engineering Courses 

• The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering: #24 

Law Courses 

• The Complete University Guide - Law Rankings: #80 
• The Guardian - Guardian Law Rankings: #87

Mass Communication & Media Courses 

• The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies Ranking: #15 
• The Guardian - Guardian Media and Film Studies Rankings: #22

Humanities & Social Sciences Courses 

• The Complete University Guide - Psychology Rankings: #29 
• The Complete University Guide - Sociology Rankings: #36 
• The Guardian - Guardian Politics Rankings: #37 
• The Guardian - Guardian Sociology and Social Policy Rankings: #61 

Science Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences Rankings: #29
• The Complete University Guide - Computer Science: #25
• The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy Ranking: #24
• The Guardian - Guardian Physics Rankings: #27

Accounting & Commerce Courses

• The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance Ranking: #32
• The Guardian - Accounting and Finance Rankings: #45

Royal Holloway, University of London has one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, spanning 135 acres and dotted with lush greenery. The campus serves as a hub for teaching and learning spaces, bars, dining areas, lodging, and a sports complex. Except for Kingswood Hall, most of the teaching facilities are on campus. The campus sports complex includes two grass football pitches, a cricket pitch, a rugby pitch, eight tennis courts, and five netball courts. The campus is close to a theatre, the Warner Bros. Studio where Harry Potter was created, Watford, Thorpe Park, and other attractions. Listed below are a few Royal Holloway, the University of London facilities -

Housing Services: The university has three catered residential halls and five self-catering options for students. Accommodation halls are well-equipped with appealing amenities such as laundry, television, lounges, common areas, sports halls, study areas, and much more. Staying in halls will keep you connected to the larger university community while also allowing you to make friends with students at similar stages of study.

Library Services: In print and digital format, the university's extensive library contains over 450,000 books and 36,000 journals. In addition to the main collection, the university has a number of rare and valuable items, archival works, internal publications, and major databases. Students and faculty can use any device to access digital materials from anywhere.

ICT Services: CampusNet, the residential and campus-wide network at Royal Holloway, is available. CampusNet plug-in points can be found in residence halls as well as some PC labs and libraries. 

Medical Services: If you are a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country, you will be eligible for most treatment through the National Health Service (NHS).

Sports Facilities: The Sports Centre on the main campus is the centre of athletic activity. It includes a multi-purpose sports hall, a 46-station fitness suite, an aerobics area, and changing facilities. Personal training and fitness classes are available. The university recently unveiled world-class, floodlit outdoor pitches and courts with all-weather playing surfaces.

Student Clubs: The university Students' Union is well-known for being one of the best in the country. It hosts a dazzling array of entertainment, including top bands and comedy acts, cabaret, film nights, socials, and even a Christmas visit from real reindeer. The Students' Union also hosts a weekly market where you can buy artisan bread and other foods, as well as books, clothes, and plants. Don't miss the puppy therapy sessions if you like dogs!