Living life your way

Living on campus is a great way to experience university. You'll gain independence in a safe, supportive environment and you’ll build friendships for life. 

If you choose to live on campus in your first year, you’ll find a home from home in one of our halls of residence.

What makes our accommodation special

• Everything on your doorstep
  Our halls are on campus, just a short walk from teaching spaces and social life
• A ready-made community
  Live with others in a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Options to suit you
  Catered or self-catered, en-suite or shared, modern or traditional
• Accessible living
  Accommodation to suit a range of needs
• Support when you need it
  24/7 campus security and dedicated hall life teams
• Simple application process 
  Chose you exact room (for eligible students applying before the deadline)
• Guaranteed accommodation
  New undergraduate students are guaranteed an offer of a room if they apply by our deadline

Explore your options and view virtual room tours on our accommodation pages

Commuting to Royal Holloway is a popular choice and many of our students travel to campus each day.

It's a flexible option that allows you to shape your routine around your life.

Why choose commuting?

• Stay connected to home
• Save on living costs
• Keep up with part-time work or commitments
• Be in control of your schedule

Still get the full experience

• Access all campus spaces and facilities
• Join clubs, societies and events
• Spend full days on campus with friends
• Feel part of the close-knit community

We're perfectly placed so getting here is straightforward from many areas.

Find out more about commuting and how we help on our dedicated commuting pages.

If you're aged 21 or over and returning to higher education or starting university for the first time, your experience might be different from younger students.

Visit our mature students page for advice and guidance to make the transition that bit easier.

If you are a care leaver or care experience person, Royal Holloway provides support from day one.

Find out more about the support you can receive as an applicant and throughout your time with us here.

Whatever support you need, in whatever aspect of your life, we're here for you. If its financial guidance, academic support or help with your physical or mental wellbeing, our specialist teams are ready to help.

Discover more on our support and wellbeing page. 

“I had so much fun living in Founders Building student accommodation for my foundation year. It gave me a chance to connect with local students, find out about their culture and help them understand mine. We often stayed up talking until three or four o’clock in the morning. I still have contact with them even now I live elsewhere.”

Yoon, International Foundation Year, MEng Electronic Engineering

Read Yoon's full story here.

"I was initially worried that commuting to university would mean missing out on 'the real university experience', however, commuting has actually made mine feel more personal and unique. I've been able to enjoy the best of both worlds, embracing student life on campus while still living at home."

Jovie, BSc Computer Science

"I have used the careers service and I have been impressed by the level of support available for free. I had some really beneficial one-to-one support on my CV and cover letters when applying to internships, and the support helps me feel less anxious about finding a job after I graduate."

Jazib, MSci Physics

Read Jazib's full story here.

“The university has been really accommodating, especially with the disability and neurodiversity team helping put arrangements in place across my teaching. All my lecturers have been understanding and I’ve felt really supported.”

Jakob, MSc Gender Studies

Read Jakob's full story here.