Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham  United Kingdom

Royal Holloway is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, and home to some of the world’s foremost authorities in the sciences, arts, business, economics and law. We’re proud of our groundbreaking history, for opening up university education to those who didn’t think they belonged, challenging conventions and asking the difficult questions. Today, we continue to empower students and transform lives through inclusive education, an active and close-knit research community and local and global partnerships. Our world-class research tackles real-world problems, seeking creative solutions to complex challenges, alleviating inequalities, and living sustainably in today’s interconnected and digital world. We set new research agendas inspired by our commitment to equality, academic excellence, and social justice. The Doctoral School brings students from all departments together to stage interdisciplinary research symposia and social events, to spark fresh conversations, new theories and unique collaborations.

Why study at Royal Holloway, University of London?

You’ll work alongside world-leading experts. We’re a research-intensive university – in the top 25% of institutions in the UK for our research (THE, REF, Overall ranking of institutions, 2022).

We’re a University of Social Purpose, so we’ll help you develop your research to make positive real-world changes that benefit society.

We’re part of the University of London, giving you a world-recognised qualification.

670

postgraduate students

27

listings on FindAPhD

34th

in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Egham  United Kingdom

main campus

About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway is a University of Social Purpose, committed to making positive change for what matters – for our students, for society and for the world. Our values – Respectful, Daring, Open and Innovative – reflect the ambitions and commitment we have within our teaching and research.

Our research improves lives, driven by innovative partnerships, and our academics collaborate with businesses and industries, with health, cultural and heritage sectors and with government bodies, charities, and NGOs. Our four challenge-led research themes are designed to meet today’s challenges in areas of established excellence and strategic growth:

  • StoryFutures aims to transform the creative industries through use of immersive and digital technologies.
  • Living Sustainably addresses the challenges of climate change, biodiversity, food and energy security, infectious disease, inequalities in education, work and participation, political polarisation and resource consumption.
  • Advanced Quantum Science and Technologies will shape the second quantum revolution, in which devices based on quantum rules are set to revolutionise information processing and sensing capabilities.
  • Transformative Digital Technologies, Security and Society builds on our strengths in cyber security and aims to understand the role of AI and digital technology in daily life, on the economy, and workplace.

Find out more about our research.


Royal Holloway has two campuses, each offering a fantastic student experience. Our Egham campus is set in 135 acres of stunning parkland, with the chateau-inspired Grade-I listed Founder’s Building at its heart. We also have a campus in the vibrant Bloomsbury area of central London. Wherever you’re based, you’ll be welcomed into our supportive and close-knit community.

Research students are encouraged to get stuck in and take advantage of everything on offer at the university - from the many student-led cubs and societies to our extensive wellbeing support, including counselling, financial advice and disability and neurodiversity support.

We have almost everything you need for daily life on our Egham campus: a gym, pubs and cafes, a shop for all your food and essentials, a cinema club, and an NHS GP surgery. Plus, you’ll get lots of discounts for services in nearby Egham and Englefield Green. There are many peaceful spaces for studying or relaxing, and we’re close to beautiful Windsor Great Park, historic Runnymede, and the towns of Windsor, Staines-upon-Thames, and Richmond, where you’ll find plenty of shops and entertainment. It’s a 40-minute train ride to London Waterloo and just seven miles from Heathrow airport.

Our central London campus is in the heart of the capital, with easy access to museums, night life, theatres and cultural entertainment. Royal Holloway is part of the University of London, so you’ll have access to world-class resources, such as the renowned Senate House Library.



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Main campus

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham

Surrey

United Kingdom