Rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.

Latest ranking updates for Royal Holloway, University of London
  • September 2024: Royal Holloway, University of London ranks 52 in the latest from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • September 2024: New edition of (Business and Management). Royal Holloway, University of London ranked #49.
  • August 2024: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of with Royal Holloway, University of London in position 801.
  • July 2024: Royal Holloway, University of London ranks 1361 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #33 
    • #562 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #267 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #14 
    Performing Arts
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Business

    • #32 
    • #37 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #20 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #20 
    • #25 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #21 
    • #28 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #17 
    • #20 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #21 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #44 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #26 
    • #39 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #77 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #79 
    • #98 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #176 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #36 
    • #822 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #40 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #36 
    • #49 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #1641 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #782 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #24 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #270 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #284 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #30 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #14 
    • #16 
    Classics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #37 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #373 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #24 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #21 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #27 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #28 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #124 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #43 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #50 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #312 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #34 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Royal Holloway, University of London

Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Arts Visual & Performing
Geography The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
French The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#9 
Languages & Literature
Geology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#20 
Business
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Computer Science
Electrical And Electronic Engineering The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#28 
Engineering
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#29 
Mathematics
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#39 
Law
Earth Sciences URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#267 
Agriculture

Student Ratings for Royal Holloway, University of London

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.6 (based on 2893 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
2.0 (based on 1144 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.6 (based on 622 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.6 (based on 1127 student ratings)

“All my professors are intelligent, passionate and care about their students. The campus is a great place to live, and I recommend everybody else do the same because it’s the best way to start making connections. My favourite thing about the surrounding area is Virginia Water Lake, as it’s an excellent way to get some fresh air away from campus when you need it.”

“The campus is so big that it’s like living in a separate town on-site. Getting around campus can be difficult sometimes because you almost always have to walk to the other side of the building, but that’s not a big deal. I can only recommend the Royal Holloway’s Computer Science undergraduate degrees, because I’ve learned so much and I’ve already got a job lined up.”

About Royal Holloway, University of London

PROS

  • Catered accommodation options are more affordable than non -catered, so the logical choice for most students will be to stay in Founder’s, Kingswood or Reid. Different price points are available in each depending on whether you take a single or a shared room.
  • According to students, the campus is like its own town, with everything you need in one place. You never need to spend a long time going to classes or anywhere else you need to be.
  • Ranked among the top 40 in the country according to most major ranking organisations.

CONS

  • Despite Egham being on the outskirts of London, the nightlife scene is disappointing for many students.
  • Students warn that the price of living here can be high, including supermarket food prices, as well as products such as clothing.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1849
Telephone:
+44 (1784) 443 399
Address:
Egham Hill
TW20 0EX, Egham
England UK
Website:
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
39 /100
1144 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 120 students of Royal Holloway, University of London participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Royal Holloway, University of London in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 76.3

Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London

Business and Management:
2370
Computing:
1340
Psychology:
1220
Law:
810
Economics:
750
Biosciences:
680
Politics:
575
English Studies:
560
History:
490
Performing Arts:
420
Sociology:
375
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
315
Languages and Area Studies :
255
Physics and Astronomy:
250
Mathematical Sciences:
200
Classics:
160
Philosophy:
160
Social Policy:
145
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
115
China:
485
India:
330
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
125
United States:
115
Pakistan:
60
Switzerland:
55
United Arab Emirates:
55
Turkey:
50
Korea (South):
45
Russia:
40
Malaysia:
40
Singapore:
30
Saudi Arabia:
30
Nigeria:
25
Thailand:
25
Taiwan:
20
Ukraine:
20
Norway:
20
Japan:
20
Canada:
15
Indonesia:
15
Kazakhstan:
15
Iran:
15
Azerbaijan:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Jordan:
10
Kuwait:
10
Qatar:
10
South Africa:
10
Egypt:
10
Lebanon:
5
Israel:
5
Mexico:
5
Brazil:
5
Venezuela:
5
Australia:
5
Vietnam:
5
Nepal:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Cambodia:
5
Brunei:
5
Bangladesh:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Sudan:
5
Morocco:
5
Kenya:
5
Ghana:
5
Monaco:
5
Moldova:
5

Campuses of Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London ranks #0 in Egham in our meta ranking.

Royal Holloway, University of London achieved #29 in The Times Good University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Royal Holloway, University of London.

Royal Holloway, University of London achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #2 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Creative Writing). See all subject rankings for Royal Holloway, University of London.

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