Preparing to arrive
You’ve received an offer, what next?
Applying and receiving an offer is the start of your journey to study with us, there are a few more steps you need to take before we see you on campus.
Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | Deadline to submit CAS and Country of residence | |
International Foundation Year Start date: 22nd September 2025 | 29th July 2025 | 5th August 2025 | 12th August 2025 | 1st Sept 2025 |
International Foundation Year Start date: 24th November 2025 | 30th September 2025 | 7th October 2025 | 14th October 2025 | 3rd November 2025 |
Iraq Pakistan | Afghanistan Algeria Bangladesh Egypt India Iran Kuwait Nepal Nigeria Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Tanzania Uganda Ukraine Vietnam Zimbabwe
| Applicable to all countries except those listed in other columns of this table.
| UK |
Contact Admissions if you are using a Super Priority or Priority Service.
iCAS deadlines
The iCAS deadlines will be confirmed soon for the Combined visa (iCAS) programmes starting on 22nd September 2025. We encourage students on pathways requiring an iCAS (e.g. International Year One programme and Pre-Masters Programme) to apply and request iCAS early to avoid the busy periods at university.
Note: All iCAS dates are provisional and to be confirmed by Royal Holloway, University of London. Please check this page regularly for any updates.
Join us on campus
Find out more about studying with us, how your programme will be delivered and tips for preparing to travel.
Prepare for success
Join our online preparation course at no extra cost, so that you are ready to thrive academically and culturally in your new environment.
Enhanced Induction
Get a head start on your studies with our 3-week Enhanced Induction programme, designed to help you settle into your new home – at no extra cost.