Egham

University in Egham

Royal Holloway, University of London, founded in 1886 and a member institution of the University of London, has its main campus set within 135 acres of parkland on Egham Hill. It covers arts and humanities, sciences, business, law, economics, psychology, computing and performing arts across six schools. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Egham

Most students at Royal Holloway live on or very close to the campus, with a large proportion of first-year students in university-managed halls. Egham town centre, a short walk from the campus gates, is the most common location for private student housing, with easy access to shops and the railway station. Englefield Green, the village directly adjacent to the campus to the north, is a popular alternative for students looking for private housing within walking distance of lectures. Staines-upon-Thames, a short bus or train ride away, offers more affordable private renting with good transport connections back to campus.

Getting around Egham

Egham railway station has direct services to London Waterloo in around 40 minutes, and regular buses connect the campus with Egham town centre, Staines-upon-Thames and surrounding areas. The campus is within walking distance of Egham town centre and Englefield Green, and most students in these areas travel to lectures on foot or by bicycle.

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