Royal Holloway is an increasingly popular choice for students from Chile.
For further information or assistance with making an application please email samuel.gibson@royalholloway.ac.uk
The qualifications we accept
Applicants to Royal Holloway come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications to our courses. Each applicant is considered carefully on their individual merits, but please see below for the standard minimum entry requirements for students from Chile.
Undergraduate
Bachillerato
If you have completed your Bachillerato you will need to take our one year International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, or the equivalent from another institution, before beginning your undergraduate studies.
A levels & International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you have taken A levels or the IB will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Specific grade requirements can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.
University preparation programmes
The Royal Holloway International Study Centre provides an International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, which is designed for international students who do not quite meet the requirements for an undergraduate course. These programmes will help to develop your academic and English language skills in preparation for university. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Postgraduate
Master's Degree
If you have completed a Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Most departments will require an average of between 5.0 and 5.5 out of 7, but exact requirements will depend upon the programme you are applying for and the university you have studied at.
Research Degree (MPhil/PhD)
If you have successfully completed a Master's degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway MPhil/PhD programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for an average of 5.0 to 5.5 out of 7.
English Language requirements
To apply to any of our courses, you need to prove a minimum level of English language proficiency.
Students who do not quite make the English language requirements may be able to take a pre-sessional English language programme.
How to apply
Undergraduate students applications are made online via UCAS. But if you are applying to a University preparation course or a postgraduate course, then apply to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for a scholarship. If Find out about undergraduate scholarships here and go here to find out here if you are eligible for a postgraduate scholarship.
If you are considering postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, there may be external funding available to you
Royal Holloway in Chile
To find out when we are next visiting Chile just contact samuel.gibson@royalholloway.ac.uk.
Across the Pond
Phone: +52 (55) 8421 4929
Email: info@studyacrossthepond.com
Website: http://la.studyacrossthepond.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcrossThePondLatinAmerica
Twitter: @StudyinBritain
Global Student
The local Chilean community
Royal Holloway holds a Welcome Event for students from Latin America during the Autumn term and this offers the opportunity to connect with other students from a similar background.
Useful Links
The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of studying in Britain
CONICYT offers scholarships for Chilean postgraduate students to study in the UK
The Embajada de Chile in London for assistance for Chilean citizens living in the UK
UKCISA promotes and protects the needs of international students in the UK.
