Rankings
How every major ranking places Royal Holloway, University of London. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $39,459 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 5 | $36,361 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $36,361 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 3 | $35,553 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $38,179 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 2 | $28,820 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $41,748 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $37,506 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $33,331 | See → |
| Business & management | 1 | $35,553 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $32,994 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $31,109 | See → |
Costs and entry
3 courses mention scholarships. 19 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Royal Holloway, University of London
The job market for Royal Holloway, University of London's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Royal Holloway, University of London cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $36,361 a year; half of Royal Holloway, University of London's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $35,553 and $39,459. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $41,748, law, politics & governance $28,820.
How is Royal Holloway, University of London ranked?
Royal Holloway, University of London is ranked #461 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #35 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #79 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Performing Arts (#30) and Geography (#51).
What IELTS score does Royal Holloway, University of London need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (21 of the 30 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Royal Holloway, University of London offer?
31 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are computer science & data technology (7), humanities & languages (5) and arts, design & creative studies (3).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Royal Holloway, University of London's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.