Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway, University of London is a prestigious public research university and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1886 by Victorian entrepreneur Thomas Holloway, the university is widely recognized for its historic Founder’s Building, one of the most iconic university buildings in the UK.

Located in Egham, Surrey, just outside London, Royal Holloway offers a combination of a traditional campus environment and access to the opportunities of central London. The university is known for strong teaching quality, internationally recognized research, and a diverse student community from over 100 countries.

Rankings and Recognition

Global Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2026: #461 globally
• EduRank 2026:
  • #44 in the United Kingdom
  • #544 in the world
• Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025:
  • Ranked within the 401–500 global bracket

UK Rankings

• Complete University Guide 2026: #35 in the UK
• Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026: #32 in the UK

Research Excellence

• Ranked among the top 25% of UK universities for research quality in the REF 2021 assessment.
• THE analysis of REF 2021 placed Royal Holloway 15th in the UK for research output quality.