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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1849

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1849

Type

Public

Location

Egham, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

=485 in the world

About the university

Royal Holloway brings together two 19th-century colleges for the education of women: Bedford College, founded in 1849, and Royal Holloway College, founded in 1886 by Thomas Holloway. It is part of the University of London.

It is known for its Information Security Group, computer science, business and economics, and for research: the university says it is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

For Indian students the main draws are the University of London name, a campus near London and an automatic £6,000 India Masters Scholarship for 2027 entry. Most computing master's courses cost £25,500 and business and finance courses £28,100, and many accept a UK 2:2 (55–60% from an Indian university).

The campus is in Egham, Surrey, 19 miles from central London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport. Its Founder's Building and Picture Gallery sit at the heart of the campus.

Roots
Bedford College (founded 1849) and Royal Holloway College (founded 1886 by Thomas Holloway)
Type
Public university and a member institution of the University of London
Total students
12,662 (full-time equivalent, university facts and figures)
International students
1,501 from outside the EU and 271 from the EU (full-time equivalent)
Campuses
Main campus on 135 acres of parkland in Egham, Surrey, plus a central London base in Bloomsbury
Intakes
September for most courses; some business master's courses also start in January

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    =485 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    42nd of 130 UK universities

  • The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (UK) 2027

    33rd in the UK (quoted by Royal Holloway)

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
Data Science and Analytics MSc1 year (full time); 2 years with a year in industry£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year (full time)£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
Information and Cyber Security MSc1 year (full time)£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
Business Analytics MSc1 year (full time)£28,100≈ ₹34.3 lakh
International Business Management MSc1 year (full time)£28,100≈ ₹34.3 lakh
Applied Data Science MSc1 year (full time)£25,500≈ ₹31.1 lakh
Finance MSc1 year (full time)£28,100≈ ₹34.3 lakh
AI for Business MSc1 year (full time)£28,100≈ ₹34.3 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Master's (full time)

    Royal Holloway India Masters Scholarship

    Value: £6,000 off first-year tuition

    Eligibility: Self-funded students with international fee status who currently live in India and hold an offer for a full-time master's starting in January 2027 or September 2027. Awarded automatically; cannot be combined with other Royal Holloway discounts.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Bachelor's

    Royal Holloway International Undergraduate Scholarship

    Value: £3,000 off tuition for each year of study

    Eligibility: International students starting in September 2027 who achieve BBB at A-level or an equivalent. Awarded automatically.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Typical A-level offers vary by course, for example AAB–ABB for BSc Computer Science. Each course page lists the international equivalents it accepts.
  • Apply through UCAS (institution code R72).
  • The International Undergraduate Scholarship needs BBB at A-level or an equivalent.

Postgraduate

  • Many master's courses ask for a UK 2:2. Royal Holloway's guide for India is a bachelor's degree with 55% to 60% overall, or CGPA 5.5 to 6 out of 10, depending on the institution's NIRF ranking (top 100).
  • Some courses ask for a degree in a related subject; Data Science and Analytics MSc, for example, asks for computing or a related subject.
  • September 2027 deadlines: apply by 27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July; the final deadline for international applicants is 20 August.
  • For January 2027 business master's starts, the deadline is 7 December 2026.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Degree transcripts and certificate
  • Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  • English test score
  • Personal statement
  • References where the course asks for them

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS Academic6.5 overall with no subscore below 5.5 for computing, cyber security and engineering master's courses; 6.5 with no subscore below 6.0 for business, finance, economics and law.
PTE Academic67 overall with no subscore below 59 (computing); 67 with no other subscore below 64 (business).
TOEFL iBT88 overall (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17) for computing; 88 with Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 22 and Writing 24 for business.
Duolingo English Test120 overall, no sub-score below 100 (computing) or 115 (business).

Accommodation and living costs

Postgraduate halls on the Egham campus have 50-week lets. Prices below are 2026/27 rates from the university's postgraduate halls fees list.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Penrose Court (single room with sink, shared flat)£6,741 for 50 weeks£135per week≈ ₹16,448
Highfield Close Houses, single room£8,022 for 50 weeks£160per week≈ ₹19,574
Highfield Court (single en suite)£10,213 for 50 weeks£204per week≈ ₹24,932
George Eliot (single room, large bed)£12,180 for 50 weeks£244per week≈ ₹29,719
Runnymede studio or one-bedroom flat£15,291.50 for 50 weeks£306per week≈ ₹37,311

Campus and location

The Egham campus sits in 135 acres of parkland, with the Founder's Building and its Picture Gallery at its centre. It has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

  • 19 miles from central London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport.
  • A central London base at Bedford Square, Stewart House and Senate House in Bloomsbury.
  • Halls for undergraduates and postgraduates on campus, including catered Founder's rooms.
  • Close to the M4 corridor, which the university calls 'England's Silicon Valley', for technology employers.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Royal Holloway brings employers to campus for fairs and seminars, and its computer science department lists past graduate employers such as Amazon, EY, Google, JP Morgan, Microsoft and PwC. For post-study work rules, see our UK country guide.

Graduate outcomes
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FAQs

How much does a master's cost at Royal Holloway?

For 2027/28, computing and cyber security master's courses cost £25,500, and business, finance and economics courses £28,100. The £6,000 India Masters Scholarship reduces the first-year fee for eligible students.

Is the India Masters Scholarship automatic?

Yes. If you live in India, have international fee status, are self-funded and hold an offer for a full-time master's starting in January or September 2027, it is applied automatically.

What percentage do I need for a master's?

For courses asking for a UK 2:2, Royal Holloway looks for 55% to 60% (or CGPA 5.5 to 6 out of 10), depending on your institution's NIRF ranking.

Is Royal Holloway in London?

The main campus is in Egham, Surrey, 19 miles from central London and seven miles from Heathrow. The university also has a central London base in Bloomsbury.

Is there a January intake?

Some business master's courses, such as International Business Management, start in January 2027 (apply by 7 December 2026). Most courses start in September.

Sources

  1. Royal Holloway: Data Science and Analytics MSc (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Royal Holloway: Business Analytics MSc (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  3. Royal Holloway: International Business Management MSc (opens in a new tab)
  4. Royal Holloway: Computer Science BSc (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  5. Royal Holloway: India Masters Scholarship 2026 and 2027 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Royal Holloway: International Undergraduate Scholarship (opens in a new tab)
  7. Royal Holloway: postgraduate halls fees 2026/27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
  8. Royal Holloway: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
  9. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.royalholloway.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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