International students With almost a third of our students joining us from outside the UK, Royal Holloway is a diverse and cosmopolitan community with a strong international spirit. With alumni in 165 countries around the world, Royal Holloway is truly international, both in ethos and impact. Our global research impact and international partnerships, as well as student and staff diversity, are some of the reasons we have been ranked as one of the UK’s most international universities.* A quarter of our on-campus societies and associations have an international focus, contributing to a diverse, creative and hard-working community which benefits all of our students.
Study routes Students from overseas can apply for all of our undergraduate degrees. International Foundation Year – ideal if you have completed your high school education but need further preparation before studying at undergraduate level. It will provide you with the subject knowledge and English language skills you need to progress to your chosen degree. International Year One – take advantage of this if you have reached the academic level to enter your chosen degree but need some additional support to develop your ability in areas such as English language and British university study skills. The course will allow you to join the second year of a related undergraduate course. By studying the International Year one, you will eligible for a combined or joint CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for your course and degree. For more information about the International Foundation Year and International Year One, visit rhulisc.com
Studying at Royal Holloway for up to a year International students can join us for up to a year through the following routes: • Study Abroad: application through your home institution or individual application directly to us • International Exchange: approved agreements with partner institutions. As a visiting international student, you can choose from a range of courses, covering the arts and humanities, social sciences and sciences.
*25th for International Outlook, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021
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You can also take our Contemporary Britain courses which introduce you to politics, society and the arts in the UK. You will also benefit from constructive feedback to develop your academic writing, whether you are experienced or new to studying in English.
Support for international students Academic support Our Centre for the Development of Academic Skills offers lectures, workshops, courses and 1:1 sessions to enhance your academic skills, including courses designed to help multilingual students improve their English language skills. For more information see p.33. Orientation There is plenty of other support available if you’re joining us as an international student. Our experienced staff provide guidance on immigrations, visas, finances and any welfare issues. When you arrive, you can take advantage of our free meet and greet service at Heathrow and get help to settle in with our orientation programme for new international students. You can also attend our Global Café where you can meet up with others. Scholarships We offer a number of scholarships that are dedicated to international students. For a full list of scholarships, visit royalholloway.ac.uk/scholarships
Graduate Immigration Route Launched in summer 2021, the Graduate Immigration Route allows you to remain in the UK for two years after your studies so you can work, or look for work, in the UK. For details, visit royalholloway.ac.uk/visas-and-immigration
