Address: Egham Hill, Egham, TW20 0EX, Surrey, United Kingdom
Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences
Royal Holloway, University of London traces its origins to two colleges for women. Bedford College was founded in 1849 by Elizabeth Jesser Reid in London, and Royal Holloway College was founded by Thomas Holloway and his wife Jane at Egham in Surrey, where Queen Victoria opened it in 1886. The first 28 students arrived the following year.
The college building, now called the Founder’s Building, was designed by William Henry Crossland and is modelled on the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley. Bedford College and Royal Holloway merged in 1985. The institution is a member of the federal University of London.
The Department of Music was awarded a Regius Professorship in 2014 to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. The official website sets out current courses, entry requirements and fees.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Life Sciences, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Part of University of London. Research collaborations in areas like information security (Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security), earth sciences, physics, and arts.
Research:
Research strengths in information security, physics (particle physics, condensed matter), earth sciences, media arts, psychology, and humanities.
Famous Alumnis:
George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans, attended predecessor Bedford College), Susan Bullock, KT Tunstall, David Bellamy
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2100
Current students***:
11500
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
85000
Pros
Beautiful historic campus, part of University of London, strong in certain arts and science disciplines, good student community feel.
Cons
Campus location is outside central London (Egham), relies on train links to city, research intensity varies by department.
Best For
Students looking for a campus-based experience within the University of London, with strengths in arts, humanities, information security, and sciences, in a picturesque setting.
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FAQ
Where is Royal Holloway located?
Its main campus is at Egham in Surrey, to the west of London. The institution is a member of the University of London.
Who founded the colleges that became Royal Holloway?
Elizabeth Jesser Reid founded Bedford College in 1849. Thomas Holloway and his wife Jane founded Royal Holloway College at Egham.
When did Queen Victoria open the college at Egham?
She opened it in 1886 and granted it the title of Royal. The first 28 students arrived in 1887.
Who designed the Founder's Building?
William Henry Crossland was the architect. The building is modelled on the Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley.
How did the present institution form?
Bedford College and Royal Holloway College merged in 1985. Bedford had been a London college for women, while Royal Holloway was based in Surrey.
Which department holds a Regius Professorship?
The Department of Music received one in 2014, marking Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
Is information for applicants available online?
The official university website lists courses, entry requirements and tuition fees. International applicants can find visa and funding information there as well.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Innovation, User experience (UX), User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
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