Royal Holloway, University of London

Today's Royal Holloway consists of two colleges founded by Elizabeth Jesser Reid and Thomas Holloway, two social pioneers. They were among the first places where women were able to access higher education in Britain. Bedford College, London, opened its doors in 1849, and Queen Victoria unveiled the stunning Founder's Building of Royal Holloway College in 1886, which is now the focal point of the campus. Across all fields of the arts, humanities and sciences, the university is renowned internationally for innovative work. It continues to invest in first-class academic personnel and facilities through innovative partnerships in the UK and abroad in the fields of higher education, government and business.

The research-led essence of postgraduate courses offers educators with exciting academic challenges to undertake. The findings of the new Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 affirm Royal Holloway's status as one of the UK's leading research-intensive institutions. Its scoring system tests the quality of research in four categories, with the top score of 4 representin... Read more

Today's Royal Holloway consists of two colleges founded by Elizabeth Jesser Reid and Thomas Holloway, two social pioneers. They were among the first places where women were able to access higher education in Britain. Bedford College, London, opened its doors in 1849, and Queen Victoria unveiled the stunning Founder's Building of Royal Holloway College in 1886, which is now the focal point of the campus. Across all fields of the arts, humanities and sciences, the university is renowned internationally for innovative work. It continues to invest in first-class academic personnel and facilities through innovative partnerships in the UK and abroad in the fields of higher education, government and business.

The research-led essence of postgraduate courses offers educators with exciting academic challenges to undertake. The findings of the new Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 affirm Royal Holloway's status as one of the UK's leading research-intensive institutions. Its scoring system tests the quality of research in four categories, with the top score of 4 representing world-leading quality and the highest standards in terms of originality, value and rigour. With various teaching and research rooms, bars and cafes, high-quality housing, and sports facilities, the university campus is one of the world's most stunning. All this is set in a beautiful parkland of 135 acres.

Most teaching and social events take place on campus, with the exception of Kingswood Hall, which is where most undergraduates reside in their first year (just a mile away).It's a pleasant atmosphere, as new learners gradually become familiar faces, with a good sense of community. With many attractions, sports and entertainment venues within easy reach, the campus is just 40 minutes from London by train and seven miles from Heathrow.

In order to eligible for scholarships offered by Royal Holloway, University of London. You must be a new undergraduate with international fee status with a minimum expected or final grades at GCE A-Level of ABB or equivalent and a strong scholarship statement. There are 30 scholarships available to international students studying any subject. Successful applicants will receive a £4,000 fee reduction in their first year of study.