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These blogs have been created by our current students. They will provide a useful insight into university life from those who study here and give tips on how best to approach your time at university.

Chiara talks about her first year experience. Go through her journey to discover tips and advice on making friends, taking part in university activities and more!

Courtney takes you through her experience of Going to University on a Scholarship or Bursary. Discussing topics such the shift from A-levels to university, tips for preparing for university work and how to make the most out of first year. 

Join Hannah as she gives us some top tips and advice on avoiding student budgeting mistakes. Including some useful way to budget and where to find the best student discounts. 

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Scholarships

Get help paying for your studies at Royal Holloway through a range of scholarships and bursaries.

Clubs and societies

There are lots of exciting ways to get involved at Royal Holloway. Discover new interests and enjoy existing ones.

Accommodation

Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.

Support and wellbeing

Whether you need support with your health or practical advice on budgeting or finding part-time work, we can help.

Departments and schools

Discover more about our 21 departments and schools.

Research Excellence Framework

Find out why Royal Holloway is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Challenge-led research themes

Royal Holloway is a research intensive university and our academics collaborate across disciplines to achieve excellence.

Research institutes and centres

Discover world-class research at Royal Holloway.

Royal Holloway today

Discover more about who we are today, and our vision for the future.

Our history

Royal Holloway began as two pioneering colleges for the education of women in the 19th century, and their spirit lives on today.

Our alumni

We’ve played a role in thousands of careers, some of them particularly remarkable.

Governance

Find about our decision-making processes and the people who lead and manage Royal Holloway today.