伦敦大学皇家霍洛威学院

Entry Requirements for Chinese Applicants

• Chinese bachelor's applying for a master's: most departments ask for an average of 65%-75% or a GPA of 2.8/4.0-3.2/4.0, depending on the programme applied for and the university graduated from.

If you have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university, then you will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme you are applying for and the university you have graduated from, but most departments will ask for a minimum of 65% to 75% or a GPA of between 2.8/4.0 to 3.2/4.0. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/

• University-wide master's baseline: a UK second class honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification is usually required; some courses ask for a 2:1 but also consider a 'high' 2:2 (final award of 57% or more), and relevant professional experience is also taken into account.

We usually ask for a UK second class honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification and, in some cases, you'll need additional professional experience. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/entry-requirements/
For some courses, we ask for a UK 2:1 degree or an equivalent, but we will also consider a ‘high’ UK 2:2, where your final award is 57% or more (or equivalent). Relevant professional experience will also be considered. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/entry-requirements/

• Undergraduate direct entry accepts the Gaokao: AAA at A-level requires a minimum Gaokao score of 75%, ABB 73%, BBB 70%, CCC 63%, with additional requirements possible depending on the programme; successful completion of one year at a recognised Chinese university with an overall average of 60% or above can also be used for undergraduate entry.

We accept the Chinese National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) for direct entry to Year 1 undergraduate programmes. The following grade equivalencies apply: AAA at A-level requires a minimum Gaokao score of 75%; AAB requires 75%; ABB requires 73%; BBB requires 70%; BBC requires 67%; BCC requires 65%; and CCC requires 63%. Please note that additional requirements may apply depending on the programme. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/
Successful completion of one year at a recognised university in China, achieving an overall average of 60% or above. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/

• Those who do not meet direct entry requirements can take pathway programmes at the Royal Holloway International Study Centre (foundation, international year one and pre-master's), progressing to degree-level study on successful completion.

These programmes will help to develop your academic and English language skills in preparation for university. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at Royal Holloway, University of London. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/
This programme will help to develop your academic and English language skills in preparation for university. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/

• Dual master's or 3+1 progression partnerships exist with universities including Communication University of China, Minzu University of China and Shanghai International Studies University.

Communication University of China, Dual Masters programme in the Department of Media Arts — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/
Shanghai International Studies University, Dual Master programme in the Department of English — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/

International Tuition Fees

• No specific amounts on the fees page: fees for Home and EU/International students starting in January 2027 or September 2027/28 are found on the course finder.

The fees for both Home (UK) and EU/International students starting their course in January 2027 or September 2027/28 are available on course finder — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/tuition-fees/

• Fees may rise each year: the annual increase for those starting in 2026/27 is based on the UK's Retail Price Index (RPI), capped at a maximum of 7.5%; completing a part-time degree over more years costs slightly more in total than a one-year full-time degree.

The annual increase for postgraduate students starting their course in the 2026/27 academic year is determined as part of our annual fees review, and will be based on the UK's Retail Price Index (RPI), capped to a maximum of 7.5%. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/tuition-fees/

• Alumni discount: Royal Holloway graduates starting a master's in January 2027 automatically receive 20% off first-year tuition fees; the discount for September 2027 entry is under review but likely to be 15%. Graduates of other University of London institutions receive 10%.

Royal Holloway graduates who apply for a postgraduate course starting in January 2027 automatically receive a 20% discount on tuition fees for the first year of study. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/tuition-fees/
The alumni discount for courses starting in September 2027 is currently under review but is likely to be 15%. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/tuition-fees/
If you have graduated from another University of London institution you can receive a 10% discount on tuition fees (Terms and conditions apply). — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/tuition-fees/

• Deposits: Home postgraduate applicants pay a £100 tuition fee deposit; applicants needing a student visa must pay the deposit before a CAS can be issued (the specific international postgraduate deposit amount is not listed separately on that page).

If you are a Home applicant you will need to pay a tuition fee deposit of £100 as soon as possible to fully secure your place on the course. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees/
If you need a student visa to enter and study in the UK, you will need to pay the deposit before a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study ( CAS ) number can be issued. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees/

• International students beginning a new course in September 2026 can pay their tuition fee in two equal instalments: payment to enrol for 2026/27 must be made by 21 September 2026, with the second payment due 11 January 2027.

International students beginning a new course in September 2026 will have the option to pay their tuition fee in two equal instalments. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees/
Fee payment to enrol for 2026/27 must be made by 21 September 2026 with the second payment due 11 January 2027. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees/

English Language Requirements (University-Wide)

• Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge ESOL, Duolingo, LanguageCert, Kaplan, Oxford ELLT/Oxford Test of English and more; required scores vary by subject, so check the scores table listed by department.

You can demonstrate your English language ability by achieving the scores we require in one of the following tests: — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Our required scores vary depending on the language demands of the subject you wish to study. The specific scores needed for each subject are listed below. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

• Common thresholds: taught master's in most departments (Business School, humanities, law and social sciences) require IELTS 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6.0), PTE 67 (63 per component), TOEFL iBT 88 (R22/L20/S22/W24), Duolingo 120 (subscores 115); some departments such as Computer Science, Mathematics and Electronic Engineering relax the subscore to 5.5.

IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 5.5. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with Reading 22 Listening 20 Speaking 22 Writing 24. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Duolingo: 120 overall and no sub-score below 115. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

• Some subjects are higher: taught master's such as Biological Sciences require IELTS Writing 7.0; all postgraduate research degrees (PhD and Masters by Research) uniformly require IELTS 6.5 (Writing 7.0, other subscores 5.5), TOEFL iBT 88 (W26), Duolingo 120.

IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5 — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
All Postgraduate Research degrees (i.e. PhD and Masters by Research) require: — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with Reading 18 Listening 17 Speaking 20 Writing 26. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

• Language test certificates must have been issued no more than two years before the course start; nationals of the Home Office's majority English-speaking countries (including Ireland, the USA and Canada) do not need proof of English; those who studied their undergraduate degree in an English-speaking country or in English may not need to take another test.

Your language test certificate must have been issued no more than two years before the start of your course. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
If you are a national of one of the following countries, we will not need proof of your English language ability: — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
If you studied your undergraduate degree in an English-speaking country, or in English, you may not need to take another test. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/entry-requirements/

• If any IELTS subscore is below 5.5 and a linked CAS with a pre-sessional English course is needed, the SELT version of IELTS must be taken; TOEFL iBT cannot be used as a SELT.

Please note that TOEFL iBT cannot be used as a SELT. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/
If you are joining us for a pre-sessional English language programme, we can issue a linked CAS only if your IELTS score is above 5.5 and you have met the academic conditions of your main degree offer. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

Visa, CAS and ATAS

• A CAS number can only be issued during the six months before the course start, and paying the deposit as soon as possible, at least six months ahead, is recommended; the CAS is issued only after the international student deposit has been paid.

We recommend you pay the deposit as soon as possible, and at least six months before the start of your course. Your CAS number can only be issued during the six months before the start of your course. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees/

• The international students page has a student visa section (CAS numbers, BRP cards and visa applications); the International Advice Team offers immigration and visa guidance before you arrive, while you study and on post-study options for remaining in the UK.

Information on CAS numbers, BRP cards and how to apply for your Student visa. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/
Our International Advice Team are here to offer you support and guidance on any immigration or visa related questions that you have before you arrive, while you're studying with us and to discuss your post-study options for remaining in the UK. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/visas-and-immigration/

• ATAS: Not stated on the page.

Accommodation

• Accommodation options include halls on the Egham campus, accommodation in central London and private housing nearby, covering a range of needs and budgets; applications are made through the online portal.

Choose from halls on our Egham campus, accommodation in central London and private housing nearby, with options for a range of needs and budgets. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/
Apply for accommodation with our online portal — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/

• Rent amounts, hall lists and application deadlines: Not stated on the page.

Other Things to Note

• Applications for postgraduate courses starting in September 2027 are now open, and courses starting in January 2027 are also open for applications.

Applications for postgraduate courses starting in September 2027 are now open. Courses starting in January 2027 are also open for applications. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

• A small number of courses offer a January 2027 start, with an application deadline of 7 December 2026 (late applications considered case-by-case); for September 2027 entry the final deadline is 20 August 2027 for international applicants (27 August for Home applicants).

A small number of our postgraduate courses offer a January 2027 start . For these courses, the application deadline is 7 December 2026 , with late applications considered on a case-by-case basis. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/how-to-apply/
For courses starting in September 2027 , the deadlines are 27 June 2027 for a decision by 16 July , or 30 July 2027 for a decision by 13 August . The final deadlines are 20 August 2027 for international applicants and 27 August 2027 for home applicants. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

• Application documents include a personal statement, transcripts, degree certificate, English evidence, references and passport (for those needing a visa); you must submit your initial application before you can upload documents on the Supplemental Items page of the Applicant Portal.

Please note that you must submit your initial application in order to proceed to the next stage to upload your documents. You will be able to upload your documents on the Supplemental Items page on your Applicant Portal. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

• The university has Chinese social media (WeChat Official Account, Weibo, Red Note) and offers free one-to-one 30-minute counselling sessions on MS Teams (informal, and do not affect admission).

WeChat Official Account: 伦敦大学皇家霍洛威学院 — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/
The International team offer 30-minute counselling sessions on MS Teams. These meetings are an informal opportunity to ask any questions you have about applying or studying at Royal Holloway, University of London, and do not affect admission. — https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/international-students/find-your-country/china/