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Royal Holloway University of London

Egham

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From super heroes to serial killers, this drop-dead gorgeous campus perched atop Egham Hill attracts filmmakers of all stripes. Its photogenic Founders Building has been used as a backdrop for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and Netflix’s “You,” among others. In real life, RHUL is just big enough to give you a diverse group of friends and plentiful course options, but small enough to feel like an oversized boarding school. With castle vibes, ghostly founders, and meandering cats, Royal Holloway is also a modern university that lets students take advantages of resources at all the University of London libraries and campuses.

Overall Score: 

55.41

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

royal holloway for international students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

30281

Total Years to Degree

3

Total Tuition Cost ($)

90843

Location

Little Egham doesn’t feel like much. In fact, you could go three years here and rarely venture down the hill for more than a Waitrose run. You might never venture down to the monument on the river where the Magna Carta kicked off modern Western democracy in 1215, limiting the power of the monarchy. But while Egham is a sleepy town, students are a 15-minute walk from the train station and have easy access to London’s Waterloo station and all that England’s capital has to offer. From theater in the West End to museums, clubs, concerts, and crowds, students who venture out are rewarded. Those that come back home to study find peace and quiet.

Overall Scores

Academics

77.8

Happiness

73.53

Costs

14.9

Overall Grade

55.41

1. Academics

Rank:

381

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

15.1

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

49

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

77.8

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

82.8

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

22

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

100

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

73.53

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

18.8

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

16.7

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

90843

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

14.9

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

55.41

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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