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Applying to university

Applying to university

Here you'll find content from staff and students to help you apply to university.

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Are you struggling with writing your UCAS personal statement or aren’t sure where to start? To help with your university application, this pack includes our top tips and examples of what makes a successful personal statement.

In this pack you will find content for students, parents/carers and teachers, including:

  • workbooks
  • videos
  • PowerPoints
  • lesson plans
  • parent/carer fact sheets

Do you need help choosing a university and a course? This pack of resources will take you through the different factors that need to be considered when making your decision.

In this pack you will find content for students, parents/carers and teachers, including

  • workbooks
  • videos
  • PowerPoints
  • lesson plans
  • parent/carer fact sheets

Everything you need to know about making an application to university through UCAS. This pack will walk you through how to apply as well as provide guidance on how to choose your course.

In this pack you will find content for students, parents/carers and teachers, including

  • workbooks
  • videos
  • PowerPoints
  • lesson plans
  • parent/carer fact sheets

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

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

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

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

Discover more about our 21 departments and schools.

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

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

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

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

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