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For parents and supporters

The journey to higher education can seem overwhelming but we're here to help. Explore our wealth of resources and guides so you can best support your student.

We have a mailing list for parents and supporters which you can sign up to here.

We hope that our top tips and downloadable guides will assist you but if you can’t find the answers to your questions, please call us on +44 (0)1784 414944 or email parents@royalholloway.ac.uk.

To find out more about accessibility on campus, please view our AccessAble profile.

First steps - thinking about university

Is higher education the right path for your child?

Deciding where to study

What should my child study? Which is the best university for them?

UCAS and the application process

A guide to the ins and outs of the application process including personal statements.

Financing university studies

It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom, financing university studies is more straight forward than you might think.

Widening Access

Supporting under-represented groups in Higher Education. Find out about contextual offers and discover our range of activities for schools & colleges.

Life as a student

Where my child will live, how they can get involved, part-time work and health and wellbeing.

Top tips

Here are our top tips for parents who want to support their children in applying to university.

Sign up to the parent and supporter mailing list

If you would like to be kept informed about relevant news and information relating to university study, please sign up to our mailing list.

Explore Royal Holloway

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

Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.

Support and wellbeing

Whether you need support with your health or practical advice on budgeting or finding part-time work, we can help.

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.