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 benefi ts 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 (Confi rmation of Acceptance for Studies) for your course and degree. For more information about the International Foundation Year and International Year One, visitrhulisc.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. You can also take our Contemporary Britain courses which introduce you to politics, society and the arts in the UK. You will also benefi t 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 off ers 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, fi nances 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 off er 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

* 25th for International Outlook, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2021

“One of the things that surprised me most about Royal Holloway is the incredibly accepting and diverse community on campus. Arriving at university was a very scary process at the beginning, I was terrifi ed I wouldn’t fi t in a culture so diff erent to mine. To my surprise I ended up making friends easily, interacting with a really big variety of cultures and backgrounds and feeling like I belonged from minute one. When it came to feeling homesick or needing any other kind of additional help I always felt incredibly supported by the university and I can honestly say I have always felt super comfortable and included in the campus environment. My department has also always been incredibly helpful, understanding any language barriers I may have had and helping me through any problems with lectures or academic writing. I would defi nitely recommend this experience to anyone looking to broaden their horizon and step out of their comfort zone from both an academic and personal perspective.”

Maria, BSc Psychology, Spain