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It has a great environment to study in. There are enough facilities to use on campus. During the time at Royal Holloway, you can not only learn from lessons but also have the opportunity to gain more knowledge when collaborating with other students.
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It has a great environment to study in. There are enough facilities to use on campus. During the time at Royal Holloway, you can not only learn from lessons but also have the opportunity to gain more knowledge when collaborating with other students.
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Royal Holloway, University of London is located in Egham in the county of Surrey, 19 miles south west of Central London. 12,480 students are enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London:
- 9,870 of these students come from the UK
- 645 come from other EU countries
- And 1,970 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2021/22)
The graduate outcomes for Royal Holloway, University of London show that six months after leaving university, 90% of graduates are in work or further study. The average graduate salary six months after leaving Royal Holloway, University of London is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 30th June 2023
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Good university, however a lot of miscommunication between the departments. Some departments/people as well as student union are not always aware of all their responsibilities. So if you have an enquiry or problem, don't be surprised if you end up going around with no one helping you.
RHUL has a good reputation. The campus is beautiful and there’s many facilities. Teachers and students are very friendly.
It has a great environment to study in. There are enough facilities to use on campus. During the time at Royal Holloway, you can not only learn from lessons but also have the opportunity to gain more knowledge when collaborating with other students.
Great place to pursue a wide range of studies and especially interesting interdisciplinary courses situated in a peaceful, student friendly, and safe area.
Amazing university but there are some issues like internet and better quality food could be provided
The most beautiful campus lives up to its name.
I chose to study at Royal Holloway because of its high ranking on the subject I am studying
Royal Holloway is one of the top universities of Uk with all facilities on campus making it the prettiest campus in the Uk.
Greta university in a brilliant area!
Amazing i love the people and the campus
Nice experience. Could host more events
Good university very hard working environment and just an all around good spot to be
I think that social event is really interesting
It's quite a nice, small campus based university. It has what you need but improvements could be made to careers services as they are only online.
The university is too focused on making profit for example, you need parking permits to park and they often close parking for filming companies such as Netflix. Lecture materials are poor and the actual lectures lack quality.
I have not got a single bad thing to say about Royal Holloway. Absolutely stunning university, I am so glad I chose to come study here. I am a final year student and I am very sad to leave because I have enjoyed my experience here so much.
Good uni good teachers and good campus
beautiful, well-kept campus. decent learning facilities, good wifi. quiet area - maybe not ideal for people who want to be around vibrant night life however the on-campus student union and student bars are always busy and running events so it tends to keep people happy :)
It’s okay nothing special, The campus itself is very pretty tho!
Loved studying and living here so much! Will miss it a lot.
A good University shame about the location !
Could have more sports facilities and parking for commuting students as the current situation is poor
The campus is beautiful and amazing.
Good uni, can be better though especially the IT department
Royal Holloway is a fantastic University
It’s a good university with a great campus
Royal holloway has a few improvements necessary for it to be of good satisfaction. But again the experience is worth it.
The worst student experience of my life. Everything about this university has been expensive, hard, and boring. The staff are unsupportive and lazy, they never want to actually listen and help. The town and university has nothing fun or interesting to do. I know so many people who dropped out and joined other universities and are much happier now. I wish I dropped out too.
Interesting modules and all the professors are friendly!
All what you need from a university and more
Great learning materials engaging lectures and workshops
The university is in an isolated place. There is not much to do. The english department has a high quality of teaching. I like my accommodation but many do not.
It feels like a big boarding school so is very cosy. They try to organise many events to make up for the quiet neighbourhood which is always nice.
Dead uni in general, not much to say
Great place with helpful people.
This is a beautiful castle. It's very beautiful! I love everything here. Friendly teachers and classmates. Positive learning atmosphere and perfect learning scene.
Amazing campus. Perfect connection for studying.
Greatest Student Union in UK imo
Great courses and great place to study, clubs and societies were also amazing both before and during the pandemic. Highly supportive lecturers. Just wish it were closer to London 😆
The campus itself is stunning with the views amazing while also the teaching and lecturers make everything understandable. On campus the facilities for example the library is very good while also having Starbucks and many other food and drink places on campus
The Accomodation is very close to the town center and the train station
Great campus and vibe, you’ll never feel alone
Very happy here, I’ll certainly miss it when I graduate
A beautiful university campus with friendly staff and a variety of opportunities to get stuck in with!
I've been here for a couple of months now, and I am very impressed by the setting, and atmosphere at the Garage. You always feel welcome and at home when you arrive, and there are a wide range of activities offered. The services are also just as good, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to go with private accommodation.
Incredible campus, everything is very cool and nice.
The campus really is beautiful, very nice to walk around outside and founders is a unique and lovely building. All of my lecturers are engaging and helpful. However nights out suck, the two small venues host events once a week which both feel like school discos. Sports are good but societies feel rather lacklustre so flatmates tend to just hang around in kitchens. It’s not near enough to London to get there regularly and Egham is not somewhere anyone wants to be so you feel kind of stuck here. The student body is just too small, I feel like I’ve met everyone and I’ve been here less than two months. It’s also completely deserted at the weekend and honestly rather depressing. Basically you’ll be okay if you get on with flatmates and like a quiet environment rather than vibrant social/nightlife
The campus is beautiful and clean, and the teachers are in charge.
An amazing experience with modern facilities and kind and helpful teachers and students.
Very nice campus with lots of clubs and activities
Beautiful campus and very friendly staff.
Very good university. With lots of learning spaces to help revise and learn. Teaching is done to a high level with lots of support for students
You can find everything you need as well as the facalty being extremely helpful
Incredible campus and dedicated teachers
Royal Holloway has an amazing campus, and good facilities
Royal Holloway has a beautiful campus and one of the most unique buildings in the world.
Wifi is strong especially at point like the library or lecture buildings. The campus overall is very clean and well kept with modern infrastructure
Great facilities beautiful campus friendly people
the staff is always super helpful and has managed to solve any problems i’ve had in very little time! they also go above and beyond to make sure i’m having a comfortable and enjoyable experience
Good university with a friendly environment The campus is in a nice location
this is of the most beautiful campus in London, I love it so much .And I am glad to study in there and meet more friends to start a new life
Came here to study Data Sciences , but college don't give a f*** about your career. Even if you get a job these so called scholar Professor of Data science department will come up with something stupid to stop you from getting successful. Their way of teaching also sucks although university is not bad. I hope someone in the administration stops these fool professors of Data science.
Overall it was a helpful and friendly environment on campus. Due to covid many clubs and societies didn’t run however there were many interesting societies. In addition, as a lot of this year was online I was wasn’t aware of many facilities and services so it would have been better if they let everyone know about these services early on this year.
It’s a good university with a beautiful campus and great amenities ie EWD building. The lecturers/seminar tutors are also supportive and extremely good at what they do
Great history department with supportive teaching staff
Everything is fantastic, I love it
Very nice, but small campus university
Although it's a gorgeous campus, the surrounding area doesn't have much to do. The clubs and societies are also quite expensive to join, plus the gym is small and expensive. There are some great places to eat around campus and the library is quite good (although I think the addition of the commuter hub that guaranteed spaces for commuting students in the library should be something that stays permanently) The biological sciences department was really good and I liked having a personal tutor as a first point of call when it came to any problems with the course of even the uni itself.
Unfortunately I could not participate in clubs and societies due to the pandemic. There was also a lack of information regarding these clubs. However, everything else about the university is very good.
I am very pleased with my choice of university. Royal Holloway is a big university that is situated just outside of London so I can go sightseeing whoever I decide to. The university itself is very well organised and one can easily use the services provided - such as Careers one.
Nice campus based uni experience
Regardless of few lessons being in person, the uni has pt of facilities open to offer students
The university doesn’t have enough for students! More food stalls needed It’s a beautiful campus though The library needs better WiFi
Great university and handled the pandemic very well.
Great uni with good modern facilities. Great teaching and support.
Lovely really good uni xxxxxxxxx
Going to Royal Holloway has been a brilliant experience, the professors are great, and I have undoubtedly made lifelong friends here
Has been a great space to study and live in but Covid response could have been better at points
Beautiful campus with excellent facilities and a variety of societies and sports clubs for all levels of interest and ability. Teaching is excellent, night life is good and location is great.
The campus is quite small, but very compact and enclosed. Sociable activity is rewarded. There's much more to the area than to the eye. The nature surrounding the area is beautiful.
Very beautiful university at a great location. The clubs and societies are wonderful and there is a large variety to choose from.
RHUL offers lots of great student facilities, which over mental health, social well being, as well as extra curricular clubs and societies for all to enjoy. although the wifi on site is not very fast, its range extends all over campus so there is no place where access is an issue. The student union is also very open to hearing and adapting to students best ineterest.
Great Uni, not the best socially but nonetheless allows you a fun uni experience!
Lots of study spaces and social spaces on campus. Small and friendly.
Loved it here, would recommend. Lovely place to study and live
The campus is small but feels all very well connected, facilities are easy to get to - but services not so much.
The university is incredibly beautiful, very friendly and with amazing facilities, resources, staff and students; couldn't ask for better.
highly recommended and with so many facilities.
Great place. Top university for research. Highly regarded. I am happy.
Very good. Beautiful and professionally. I enjoyed it overall.
Wellbeing and support is appalling. GP surgery is shocking - rude staff and constantly changing GP's who don't follow up with you.
Hello everyone, Before applying in Royal Holloway University of London, Everyone needs to have a conversation with their seniors. This university does not provide much assistant to students. Students have to face so many problems because their poor management. University looks so cool because of the structure. Teachers doesn't reply to students by the email. Computer department sucks. If I consider placements, they don't even provide any opportunities so in all, one year industry Visa is a waste of money. Students service center tends to help students a bit. But My friends who lived in George Elliot halls faced so many problems but they did not help any of them. They did not change the rooms even if they have vacancy. you will feel so irritated and as a international students it is so hard to live and sustain in those conditions. I will suggest not to join this university at all. Such a waste of money and waste of time.
Loved every minute of my time here! Accommodation is amazing
It has been a great experience. The university is excellent in research and also has very good contacts with companies, so students have all the time feedback from experienced professionals
I studied Modern History and Politics during my time at Royal Holloway. My course was well structured, all my lecturers were passionate, inspired me to be more, and were deeply knowledgeable as well as helpful. The variety of optional history units was simply superb. The university itself can feel like it is run life a business at times from the admin side, but the academic departments themselves cannot be faulted. During my time there I have always felt cared about and as if my studies genuinely mattered. The campus can be very quiet at times but I would not say boring as the local town of Egham is very near and the train station is also a short walk away meaning a person can rich London in under an hour. The Student's Union tries but it isn't the best in the world, despite this there are a great number of societies at the university which offered many of my friends much enjoyment. I personally loved my time at Royal Holloway and would recommend anyone to go there.
I started my study last Sept 2018 and I like studying here. In general, their student supports are very good and your voices are somehow heard and considered. A new library building which looks so cool although I really hope students could also help maintain it and not break some facilities in it. Many part time jobs available. While other people complained the place and neighborhood is quiet, I really like it because if you want to go to London, it's only a 45 minutes away buy train and Egham is serene and a perfect place for studying. What I still find it a bit difficult is a hilly long walk from the train station but manageable :)
The facilities available at the university are the best
There are three main problems with RHUL: it's overcrowded, it's expensive, it's boring. New library that doesn't fit in even the majority of students on busy days, if it's exam season forget it. Three new accommodations have been built but they haven't increased the size of the Uni. One that is too small to be in the Russel Group it reminds me of a large school, not a place for 12,000+ people. Catered accommodation doesn't come with any cooking appliances, so purchasing food is the only option. Food that is supposed to come with Catered accommodation has to be paid for, adding up to large amount every month just too eat the food that's there for us to survive. Eating on campus would normally set you back around 10 pounds and that doesn't include coffees. They even have a policy, so that cups cost 20p not a big deal; but you can't get a free cup of water here as a result. It's boring. The only exciting pub was bought by the University and shut down.
i went to the uni for a term and dropped out, the campus is beautiful but that’s about all it has going for it - it’s in the middle of nowhere and i found that to be extremely isolating and claustrophobic. this element made it feel like still being at school with people having small friendship groups and the lack of town/city living. clubs and societies on offer are decent and well organised but nights at the SU could definitely be improved on considering the absence of any other real nightlife nearby, could also look into better mental health support, particularly for freshers where this is often an issue.
Terrible mental health support. Terrible health centre. Not enough study spaces for students in new library. University is isolating and cliquey.