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Royal Holloway University of London Rankings 2024-25

Egham, United Kingdom

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  • Global Diversity26.3%
  • Gender Ratio44:56

Royal Holloway University of London, a public institution established in 1985 in Egham, UK, has experienced fluctuating rankings in recent years. In 2025, it secured the 37th position in The Complete University Guide for UK universities, while simultaneously dropping to 477th in the global QS World University Rankings, down from 413th in 2024. The 2024 rankings presented a mixed picture: the university improved to 301st in the World University Rankings (up from 351st in 2023), but fell to 861st in the US News & World Report Global Universities ranking (a significant decrease from 593rd in 2023) and to 47th in The Guardian University Guide (down from 33rd in 2023). These varied results across different ranking systems highlight the challenges and complexities in maintaining consistent performance across multiple evaluation criteria, while also demonstrating Royal Holloway's ongoing efforts to enhance its academic standing both nationally and internationally.

 

Royal Holloway University of London - QS Ranking 2025

In 2025, Royal Holloway University of London will be ranked 477th globally according to the QS World University Rankings, indicating a decrease in its international standing compared to 2024, when it was ranked 413th. This shift highlights potential challenges or changes in global perceptions of the university's academic performance and research impact. In 2023, the university was positioned at 402nd globally, showing fluctuations in its global ranking over recent years amidst a competitive international landscape.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

210

-

World University

402

413

477

 

Royal Holloway University of London - US News & World Report Ranking

In 2024, Royal Holloway University of London was ranked 861st globally according to the US News & World Report Global Universities ranking, marking a significant decrease compared to its position in 2023 when it was ranked 593rd. This decline suggests challenges or changes in factors influencing its global reputation and academic performance. In 2022, the university held the 499th position, indicating fluctuations in its global ranking over the past few years amidst competitive pressures in higher education worldwide.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

499

593

861

 

Royal Holloway University of London (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In 2024, Royal Holloway University of London has improved its position in THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings, moving up to 301st place from 351st in both 2022 and 2023. This advancement reflects the university's efforts to strengthen its academic profile and research capabilities, signaling a positive trajectory in its global standing.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

351

351

301

 

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Royal Holloway University of London - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In 2024, Royal Holloway University of London is ranked 47th according to The Guardian University Guide, marking a decline from its positions of 33rd in 2023 and 22nd in 2022. This change reflects fluctuations in its performance within the UK higher education sector. 

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

22

33

47

 

Royal Holloway University of London - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Royal Holloway University of London maintains a strong position in UK university rankings, placing 37th in 2025 according to The Complete University Guide. While this represents a minor shift from previous years, it underscores the institution's enduring competitiveness in British higher education. The university continues to appeal to students through its varied academic programmes, supportive learning atmosphere, and commitment to influential research.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

33

37

37

 

Royal Holloway University of London - QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Communication and Media Studies

201

-

-

Performing Arts

20

14

-

Physics and Astronomy

551

551

-

Politics

151

151

-

 

Royal Holloway University of London - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

201

201

201

Law

126

201

176

Life Sciences

251

-

-

PG Business and Economics

176

201

301

PG Computer Science

301

251

301

Psychology

201

126

151

 

Royal Holloway University of London - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

67

34

45

Business and Management

41

40

48

Economics

42

32

38

Law

60

78

87

Media and Film Studies

9

18

22

Physics

10

35

27

Politics

18

33

37

Sociology and Social Policy

55

41

61

 

Royal Holloway University of London - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

45

32

35

Biological Sciences

31

29

33

Business and Management Studies UK

39

39

38

Communication and Media Studies

13

15

18

Computer Science

26

25

25

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

36

24

30

Law

93

80

77

Physics and Astronomy

28

24

25

Psychology

19

29

26

Sociology

28

36

34

 

Course Rankings

B.A.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

55

41

61

The Guardian - Politics

18

33

37

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

47

28

36

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

65

36

24

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

39

26

25

 

B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

9

18

22

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

20

13

15

 

Learn More About: Royal Holloway University of London’s Courses

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

43

31

29

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

17

19

29

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

12

28

24

The Guardian - Physics

10

35

27

 

BBA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

41

40

48

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

67

34

45

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

37

45

32

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

42

39

39

The Guardian - Economics

42

32

38

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Law

60

78

87

The Complete University Guide - Law

35

93

80

 

LL.M.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

201

201

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - Law

-

126

201

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

201

151

QS - Communication and Media Studies

-

151

201

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

151

101

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

101

101

101

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

-

201

201

 

MFA

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Performing Arts

16

20

14

 

MIM

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

176

201

301

 

MS

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

451

551

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

251

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

-

301

251

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

201

126

151

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

67

34

45

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

37

45

32

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Performing Arts

16

20

14

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

201

201

201

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Business and Management

41

40

48

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

42

39

39

The Guardian - Economics

42

32

38

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

176

201

301

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

301

251

301

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

65

36

24

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

201

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

151

101

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

101

101

101

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

17

19

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

-

201

126

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

-

55

41

The Guardian - Politics

-

18

33

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

47

28

 

Law

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

201

201

-

The Guardian - Law

-

60

78

THE (Times Higher Education) - Law

-

126

201

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

35

93

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Communication and Media Studies

151

201

-

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

9

18

22

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

20

13

15

 

Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

451

551

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

-

43

31

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

12

28

The Guardian - Physics

-

10

35

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

251

-

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

39

26

 

Biology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

43

31

29

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

251

-

-

 

Business Economics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Economics

42

32

38

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

176

201

301

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

39

26

25

 

Computer Science Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

301

251

301

 

Electrical Engineering

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

65

36

24

 

Physics

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Physics and Astronomy

-

451

551

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Physics

201

201

201

The Complete University Guide - Physics and Astronomy

-

12

28

The Guardian - Physics

-

10

35

 

Politics

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

QS - Politics

201

151

151

The Guardian - Politics

18

33

37

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

67

34

45

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

37

45

32

 

Political Science

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

QS - Politics

-

201

151

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

201

151

101

The Guardian - Politics

-

18

33

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

17

19

29

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

201

126

151

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2021

2022

2023

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology

101

101

101

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

-

55

41

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

47

28

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2024

#477

-

2023

#402

#593

2022

#334

#593

2021

#334

#499