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.

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.