Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL) is a public research university, part of the University of London. It is the first higher education institution for women in the United Kingdom. Students can study for undergraduate, masters or doctoral degrees in a wide range of research areas at RHUL

Royal Holloway has approximately 1,824 educators, including administrative staff, guest speakers, and teachers who frequently visit the campus. Teachers have advanced degrees and years of experience, allowing them to use cutting-edge teaching methods. Teachers not only teach scheduled classes, but also meet individually with students to help them solve academic problems and engage in research activities

Scientific Achievements:

RHUL is ranked among the top 25% research institutions in the UK. The university runs projects in a variety of fields such as physics, politics, psychology and computer science. Its campus conducts research into topics such as the conservation of endangered species and the development of new methods of recycling waste, so its contribution to international research is highly valued

Interesting fact:

The motto of the institution is Esse quam videri, which means "to be, not to seem": it reflects the vision of the university, its goal to make students real leaders in their profiles, to provide them with the best conditions to realise talent, academic potential

Campus Facilities:

Set in 135 acres of parkland and surrounded by the natural beauty of Surrey County, the historic campus offers state-of-the-art facilities with a wide range of learning and recreational spaces. The academic building, known as the Founder's Building, has been preserved since its founding in 1879. The campus has an old chapel and art gallery which now serve as a recreational facility for students and local residents

Some of the features of the Royal Holloway University of London study area:

- A library of over 600,000 volumes, 40,000 print and online journals. It also offers a Victorian-style reading room designed for self-study, teamwork and project work
- Computer labs, most of which are open 24 hours a day. A wide range of software is available on PCs, and WiFi is available in classrooms as well as throughout the campus
- Classrooms specialised for teaching students from different faculties. Each classroom is equipped with the necessary materials, resources for studying a particular science
- 11 cafeterias and dining halls
- Specialised studios for visual arts, performing arts, music and other leisure activities
- A sports centre including a multifunctional games hall, a fitness club with 46 sections and an aerobics area
- Open playing fields, world-class courts with lighting and all-weather surfaces
- Union Campus Store, run by the Student Union and offering a wide range of groceries, household items for resident students
- An art gallery housing a collection of Victorian paintings by Thomas Holloway
- ATMs
- Parking for cars, bicycles, scooters

The campus is located 19 miles from central London, 7 from the international airport
Heathrow

The University has administrative offices in London at Bedford Square, Steward Square,
Senate House in Bloomsbury: these venues are used for research and faculty training

Facts:

1. Ranked in the top 25% of the UK's top research universities in the Research Excellence Framework rankings
2. No. 15 in terms of overall research quality in the Times Higher Education ranking
3. No. 47 in The Guardian University Guide 2024 list of top universities
4. RHUL is ranked 41st in the Times Higher Education world ranking of the top 400 higher education institutions
5. Modern facilities on a historic campus - in a Hogwarts-style castle
6. Accreditation of all programmes by the Ministry of Education
7. The University has the status of a charitable organisation

From inspirational business leaders, best-selling authors to champion sportsmen, ground-breaking entrepreneurs and more are part of a global alumni community of over 95,000 alumni.

Some of the famous alumni:

- George Eliot is a writer
- Emily Davison is a suffragette
- Dr Elizabeth Blackwell is the first female physician in the West
- Mark Strong - actor
- Baroness Cathy Ashton - EU Foreign Minister
- David Bellamy is a scientist, broadcaster.
- Sophie Christiansen is a three-time Paralympic gold medallist

Another funding option is the Work-Study program. The university offers students a number of campus positions, paid internships at local partner organizations. Staff advise working no more than 20 hours a week to successfully combine academic success with professional success.