About
Royal Holloway, University of London, is a prestigious public research university and a member of the University of London. Located in Egham, Surrey, just 19 miles from central London, it boasts a vibrant community of around 10,500 students from over 100 countries1. The university is renowned for its stunning Founder's Building, a Grade I listed red-brick building inspired by the Château de Chambord in France1.
Founded in 1879 by Victorian entrepreneur Thomas Holloway, Royal Holloway has a rich history of pioneering education, initially as a women-only college1. Today, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across six schools and 21 academic departments1. The university is committed to providing an inclusive and outstanding educational environment, making significant strides in research and innovation.
Royal Holloway has recently launched its new strategy to become a University of Social Purpose.
Destination: Innovative Research on Democracy and Governance
HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-10: Digital and media literacy as drivers for democratic and civic resilience
Destination: Innovative Research on European Cultural Heritage and Cultural and Creative Industries
HORIZON-CL2-2027-01-HERITAGE-04: Culture, heritage and creative industries for health and well-being