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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham, England

  • TEF Silver
  • #485 QS World
  • #41 UK
#485QS World Ranking
#41UK Ranking
SilverTEF Rating
84%Satisfaction
78.6%Employment
£28,500Avg. Salary

About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London is one of the world's leading universities located in Egham, South East England. It holds a Silver TEF rating, recognising teaching that exceeds national expectations.

In the latest rankings, Royal Holloway is positioned #461 in the QS World Rankings 2026; in the 401-500 band in the THE World Rankings 2026; #45 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).

The university has approximately 13,115 students, with a diverse international community representing 79 nationalities. The largest international cohorts come from India, China, and Pakistan.

Royal Holloway currently lists 143 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 59 undergraduate and 84 postgraduate programmes. There are 8 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are strong: 88% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £36,152 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 86% and a continuation rate of 90%.

Founded1879
Total Students13,115+
Campus TypeSuburban

What is Royal Holloway, University of London's Ranking in 2026?

Royal Holloway, University of London is ranked #485 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #41 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Ranking SystemPosition
QS World University Rankings 2026#485
Times Higher Education 2026#401
Guardian University Guide (UK)#45
The Complete University Guide (UK)#41

Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026

What Percentage of Graduates Get Jobs?

78.6% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

78.6%Employed
8.9%Further Study
11.7%Studying & Working
7.1%Unemployed

Salary Progression

Time After GraduationMedian SalaryUK AverageDifference
15 months£28,500£26,220+9%
3 years£29,462.8£27,106+9%
5 years£36,152.9£33,261+9%

Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Satisfied Are Students?

Has an 84% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

84%Overall
Teaching Quality85.7%
Learning Resources88.5%
Academic Support88.4%
Assessment78.8%
Organisation83.2%
Student Voice78.4%

Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Many International Students Study Here?

16.7% of students are international, representing 79+ countries. Total international students: 2,190.

2,190International Students
16.7%of Student Body
79+Countries
CountriesStudentsPercentage
India39017.8%
China1808.2%
Pakistan1808.2%
Hong Kong1105%
United States1054.8%
Turkey753.4%
France602.7%
United Arab Emirates602.7%
Germany452.1%
Italy452.1%

Source: HESA official data.

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Quick Facts

TypeUniversity
Founded1879
Total Students13,115+
International Students16.7%

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