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Royal Holloway welcomes students from all over the world and currently has over 1,900 overseas students from nearly 100 countries, making its campus a truly cosmopolitan community. The University has a long history of supporting international students, both before and after they make an application to study at Royal Holloway.
Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem (polnom) obshchem obrazovanii)
Students who have completed their Certificate of Secondary Education in Russia will need to take our one year International Foundation Programme, or the equivalent from another institution, before beginning their undergraduate studies.
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A levels and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Students who have taken A levels or the IB Diploma will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes.
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Bachelor's Degree
Students who have successfully completed one year of a Bachelor's degree in Russia with an average grade of 4/5 will be considered for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes.
Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr)
Students who have successfully completed a four year Bachelor's degree (Baklavar) in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
Specialist Diploma
Students who have successfully completed a Specialist Diploma in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
Master's Degree (Magister)
Students who have successfully completed a Master's degree (Magister) in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway MPhil/PhD programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of 4.0/5.0 (80%).
If your first language is not English, you are required to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. For more detailed information, please send an inquiry to the University representative, using the form on the right.
For undergraduate students, applications are made online via UCAS. Students applying for a University preparation course or a postgraduate course apply to Royal Holloway directly.
University campus has an ideal location - just 19 miles from central London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport. The University campus is frequently named as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.
Situated just 40 minutes by train from London and seven miles from Heathrow, with a number of attractions, sporting and entertainment venues within easy reach, you'll love our brilliant location.