Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway is located on a 135-acre campus surrounded by Surrey countryside, only a short walk from the town of Egham. Nearby towns include Staines and Windsor, with theatres, cinemas, shops and restaurants. Central London is 40 minutes away by train.

• 11 different cafés, dining halls and bars on campus, offering something to suit every budget, taste, mood and dietary need. There are also alcohol-free venues on campus.
• The idyllic Virginia Water Lake offers a peaceful spot a short distance from the campus. Students can also enjoy the sweeping parkland of Windsor Great Park.
• Richmond, with river walks, theatres, cinemas and galleries, is a train ride away.
• Staines-upon-Thames and Windsor are nearby towns offering shopping, bars, clubs and restaurants.
• The museums, galleries, theatres, shopping and nightlife of central London are just 40 minutes away by train.

• Accommodation is guaranteed to new undergraduates who make Royal Holloway their firm choice and apply by the relevant deadline.
• Students can choose from a wide range of accommodation, from rooms in the Grade I listed Founder's to shared flats or townhouses.
• Accommodation offers both catered and self-catered options.
• All halls are on campus with the exception of Kingswood, which is just 1 mile away with a free bus to and from the main campus.
• Welcome week offers varied activities to help students settle into university life, whether living on campus or as a commuter.

• The SU provides wellbeing advice, guidance on housing and academic support, as well as part-time employment for students.
• There are over 130 clubs and societies covering a wide range of interests as well as a magazine, TV station and radio station.
• Social events include regular club nights and the summer ball. Students can also try out activities with Give it a Go sessions.

• Egham is a 15-minute walk away, with a regular bus service to and from the train station.
• Accommodation is just minutes away from academic buildings – except one residence, which is 1 mile away with a free bus.
• Heathrow Airport is only 7 miles from the campus.
• Commuter students can apply for a free parking permit for campus and there’s a good public transport network from nearby towns.

• A range of part-time jobs on campus, including library assistants, catering and bar staff, and student ambassadors.
• Local part-time work in retail and catering (including Ascot), and seasonal jobs at Legoland, Thorpe Park and Windsor Castle.
• The university has a jobs board to advertise a wide range of opportunities available and a offers a part-time jobs fair.