Campus Facilities and Location
Explore Egham, Surrey
At Royal Holloway, students benefit from a location that offers the best of both worlds. Studying on a beautiful and close-knit campus means you can join student groups and clubs, while being close to London means you can also explore the city's cultural and artistic attractions. There are a variety of opportunities, whatever your interest.
A best of both worlds location
Traveling to London from the university campus in Egham, Surrey takes just 40 minutes by train, meaning students have great access to many famous attractions, international sports and entertainment venues. Additionally, Royal Holloway is located just seven miles from Heathrow Airport, making international travel as easy as can be.
Egham station is a 20-minute walk from the campus or you can use the regular university bus service. Surrounding towns such as Egham, Staines and Windsor offer entertainment, exciting nightlife, top restaurants and a great shopping experience. There are beautiful places to visit on your doorstop, including Windsor Great Park and areas around the River Thames.
Beautiful campus
Studying on one of the world’s most beautiful campuses will inspire and enable you to focus on your studies. Situated on 135 acres of parkland, Royal Holloway boasts an iconic, green campus with all the facilities you will ever need within easy reach.
Prepare to be amazed by beautiful architecture when stepping onto the Royal Holloway campus. It’s not just the spectacular chateau-inspired Founder’s Building, with its towering fairy-tale turrets, that impresses. There’s the striking modern library, state-of-the-art academic facilities, and fantastic sports provision, too, not to mention the beautiful chapel, woodland waterfalls.
Founder’s Building
You can’t miss the spectacular Grade I-listed Founder’s Building at the heart of campus. It’s where our first students lived and studied and you could follow in their footsteps if you choose it as your accommodation.
It’s also used for lectures and has a café, dining hall and the GP surgery, as well as a beautiful chapel and Picture Gallery with a famous collection of Victorian art.
You may also spot it popping up on the big and small screen as we’re regularly used as a film location! Recent shows to feature us include psychological thriller You, the Bollywood film Judwaa 2 and BBC’s Silent Witness.
Emily Wilding Davison Building
Striking and sensitively-designed, the £57-million Emily Wilding Davison Building opened its doors in September 2017, providing a fantastic space for students, staff and visitors to relax and spend time in with services:
- Library and archives services
- Student Services Centre
- Careers & employability service
- IT resources and support
- Exhibition & event spaces
- Café and shop
Royal Holloway Sports Centre
The Sports Centre, refurbished in 2014, is the hub of activity and sporting life at Royal Holloway with a range of indoor and outdoor facilities, including:
- Multi-use four court sports hall, a 60 station fitness suite, treatment room and changing facilities, personal training and fitness classes.
- World-class, floodlit outdoor pitches and courts, offering all-weather playing surfaces for a wide range of sports.
- Two grass football pitches, one American Football field, one cricket pitch, eight tennis courts and five netball courts.
Founder’s Building
Emily Wilding Davison Building
Café
Windsor Building Auditorium
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Chapel on campus
Clubs and societies
We have 100+ student-run societies, 35+ sports clubs, and many more communities - each have their individual area of focus and unique personalities. We’ve got something for everyone.
Being campus-based means that everything you need is right at your fingertips, making it easier for international students to settle in. If you want to visit the library at night, pick up essentials from the shop, enjoy a comforting cup of coffee, or find a peaceful spot to escape, relax, and recharge, it's all conveniently located here. The environment is safe and green, and, most importantly, it will quickly start to feel like home, no matter where you come from.
International Study Centre
The International Study Centre is located in the Founder's Building on campus, providing numerous advantages for students. It is fully integrated with the university, allowing students to access the same resources as Royal Holloway students. You are encouraged to participate in various club and student societies, while also benefiting from the available student support and disability services. Furthermore, you have access to the Health Centre and the Students' Union, facilitating your involvement in a wide range of activities.
“What I like about the campus is there are a lot of facilities here. The Crosslands bar is a nice place to sit and have a dinner or lunch and there’s the Hub dining hall. There are so many places you can sit. I know this sounds weird, but my favourite thing is the decoration, you have pictures in every corner of the place.”
Omar from Saudi Arabia
Studied International Foundation Year in Sciences
Progressed to BSc Computer Science (Information Security)
Virtual experience
Step on to our Egham campus and you can’t fail to be amazed.
360 Virtual Experience
Pathway programmes
Explore the programmes we offer at the International Study Centre and choose the most suitable option to help you achieve your career goals.
Admissions
Applying to Royal Holloway International Study Centre is easy and straightforward. Check entry requirements, tuition fees and see what you have to do before you arrive, from getting your student visa to arranging accommodation.