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Royal Holloway sits within the top 25 per cent of universities in the UK for research

Our research is world-leading.

In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, it was confirmed that Royal Holloway remains within the top 25 per cent of universities in the UK for research. 

You can read more about the REF 2021 results and our top performing departments on our Research Excellence Framework page.

Research institutes and centres

We have four research institutes and over 20 research centres which enable and promote our world-class research. You can find out more by visiting our institutes and centres page.

Seminar sessions podcast

Seminar sessions, our research focused podcast, features experts from across Royal Holloway.

 

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Teaching

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Scholarships

Get help paying for your studies at Royal Holloway through a range of scholarships and bursaries.

Clubs and societies

There are lots of exciting ways to get involved at Royal Holloway. Discover new interests and enjoy existing ones.

Accommodation

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Support and wellbeing

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Departments and schools

Discover more about our 21 departments and schools.

Research Excellence Framework

Find out why Royal Holloway is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Challenge-led research themes

Royal Holloway is a research intensive university and our academics collaborate across disciplines to achieve excellence.

Research institutes and centres

Discover world-class research at Royal Holloway.

Royal Holloway today

Discover more about who we are today, and our vision for the future.

Our history

Royal Holloway began as two pioneering colleges for the education of women in the 19th century, and their spirit lives on today.

Our alumni

We’ve played a role in thousands of careers, some of them particularly remarkable.

Governance

Find about our decision-making processes and the people who lead and manage Royal Holloway today.