Colombia

Royal Holloway, University of London welcomes applications from students from Colombia to join our growing international community.

The most popular course choices for Colombian students are Petroleum Geoscience, International Management, Information Security and Film and Television Studies.

Find out more in a one-to-one appointment

The International team offer free 30-minute counselling sessions on MS Teams. These meetings are an informal opportunity to ask any questions you have about applying or studying at Royal Holloway, University of London, and do not affect admission. Book an appointment now to find out more about Royal Holloway.

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Entry requirements

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 Colombia.

Undergraduate

Bachiller Academico/Bachiller Technico

If you have completed a Bachiller Academico or Bachiller Technico in Colombia you will need to take our one year International Foundation Year or International Year One programme, or the equivalent from another institution, before beginning undergraduate studies.

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 and International Year One programme, which are designed for international students who do not quite meet the requirements for an undergraduate course. These programmes 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.

How to apply

Undergraduate students applications are made online via UCAS. If you are applying to a University preparation course, then apply to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.

Postgraduate

Master’s Degree

Completion of a Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA at a reputable university,qualifies you for consideration for entry to a Masters degree programme. Exact requirements vary by programme, but most departments will ask for a GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 on a 5.0 scale.

Research Degree (MPhil/PhD)

If you have successfully completed a Masters degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university, you will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway MPhil/PhD programme. Exact requirements vary by programme, but most departments will ask for a GPA of 3.5 - 4.0 on a 5.0 scale.

How to apply

Postgraduate students applications are made to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.

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.

Fees and scholarships

Fees vary between courses each year. Specific information about fees can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.

You could be eligible for one of our undergraduate or postgraduate scholarships.

If you are considering postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, there may be external funding available to you.

Student life and our Colombian community

You can find out more about life at Royal Holloway in the student life section of our website.

The local Colombian community

There is a very strong Latin American student community at Royal Holloway and a range of clubs and societies for students to join, both on campus and in the local area. The Ballroom and Latin Dancesport Society and the Spanish Society are particularly popular with Latin American students. For more information please see our clubs and societies page or go to the Students' Union website.

Royal Holloway holds a Welcome Event for students from Latin America during the Autumn term and this offers the opportunity to connect with other students from a similar background.

Meet us

Samantha Crawford is your dedicated International team member, here to answer any questions you have about applying and studying at Royal Holloway as an international student from Colombia.

samantha.crawford@rhul.ac.uk

Book a one-to-one appointment

We are really keen to connect with students interested in studying with us. We offer 30 minute, one-to-one counselling sessions via Microsoft Teams. These chats are informal and do not affect admission - they're simply an opportunity for you to learn more about Royal Holloway and studying in the UK. We welcome any questions you might have about our application processes, study programmes, and campus life.

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Book a campus tour

We are delighted to be able to offer a guided campus tour to any international students interested in studying here at Royal Holloway, whether you have already applied to study with us, or are just exploring your options in Higher Education.

One of our fantastic International Recruitment team members, or one of our friendly and knowledgeable Student Ambassadors, will show you around our beautiful campus and answer any questions you might have about life at Royal Holloway.

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We also have representatives in Colombia who can help with your application.

Bogota

MAS Education S.A.S.

Carrera 15 # 88 - 64
Edificio Torre Zimma, Oficina 706
Bogota
Colombia

Tel: +57 314 632 9009

Email: information@maseducation.org

Website: https://maseducation.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MASEducationGlobal/

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