Top research performance
The University’s dynamic research environment means Royal Holloway maintains academic excellence and provides a strong base for further research growth. According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework 2014:
- 30% of research carried out at the University is rated 4*, the highest category
- The quality of research at Royal Holloway is ranked 15th among the 154 universities that took part in the assessment.
In the same rankings, specific departments have reached the top 10:
- Geography ranked as the top Geography department in England
- Drama, Earth Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics and Music ranked within the top five departments for their subject in the UK
- Media Arts and Modern Languages ranked within the top ten, also for their subject in the UK.
You will learn about the most recent developments in the sciences, business, law, and arts from inspirational teachers. Their in-depth knowledge of the subject will make the teaching engaging, and your learning exciting.