Canada
There are currently 26 Canadian students at Royal Holloway pursuing degree programmes.
Canadian students apply to a full range of courses; however, popular courses include Management, Economics, Politics and International Relations, Geography, English Literature, and History.
The Regional Manager who covers Canada visits twice a year to participate in exhibitions and private visits with schools and partners. For further information or assistance with making an application please do not hesitate to email jonathan.moore@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 Canada.
Canadian Student Loans and Grants
If you're a Canadian citizen or eligible non-citizen and have accepted an unconditional offer of a place at Royal Holloway, you may be eligible for student loans and grants. For more information including eligibility, please follow the link here to our Canadian Student Loans page.
Undergraduate
High School Graduation Diploma
If you have achieved 80% in five subjects at grade 12 in the High School Graduation Diploma (or equivalent), you will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degrees. Applicants from the Ontario system will be assessed on the basis of six subjects. Exact grade and subject requirements will depend on the course you are applying for.
A levels & International Baccalaureate (IB)
If you have taken A levels or the IB, you 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 programme, which is designed for international students who do not quite meet the requirements for an undergraduate course. This programme 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
Students who have successfully completed a 4-year honours 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. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but departments will usually ask for a GPA of either 3.0/4.0 (70 per cent) or 3.2/4.0 (75 per cent).
Research Degree (MPhil/PhD)
Students who 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 a GPA of between 3.0 and 3.3/4.0 or equivalent.
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 programmes
Applications for undergraduate courses are made online via UCAS, and further information on how to apply can be found here.
Postgraduate Programmes
Applications for postgraduate courses are made online via Royal Holloway Direct and further information on how to apply can be found here.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for a scholarship. 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.
Institutional Partnerships
Royal Holloway, University of London has student exchange agreements with the following universities in Canada:
- University of Toronto
- University of Ottawa
- Concordia University
- University of Alberta
Find out more about our international exchange agreements here.
Royal Holloway in Canada
We make regular trips to Canada to meet with prospective students, so why not take the opportunity to meet us in person? To find out more about the next Royal Holloway visits to Canda please email jonathan.moore@royalholloway.ac.uk.
We also have a number of representatives based in Canada. Get in touch with Across the Pond to find out who they and where they operate.
Across The Pond
Across The Pond has representatives across the country.
Tel: +1 905 315 1190
Email: info@studyacrossthepond.com
Website: ca.studyacrossthepond.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AcrossThePondUK
Twitter: @AcrossThePondUK
SI-UK
SI-UK Toronto
Suite 300,150 King Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1J9
Canada
Tel: +1 416-998-8532
Email: toronto@studyin-uk.com
Website: www.studyin-uk.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siuknorthamerica/
Useful Links
The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of studying in Britain
The Canadian High Commission in London for assistance for Canadian citizens living in the UK
The British High Commission in Ottawa for advice on visiting the UK and visas
UKCISA promotes and protects the needs of international students in the UK
