Guten Tag! Royal Holloway, University of London welcomes applications from German students to join our vibrant international community.
Find out more in a one-to-one appointment
The International team offer 30-minute counselling sessions which 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.
Book an appointmentEntry requirements
Applicants to Royal Holloway come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications to our courses. Each applicant is considered carefully on their individual merits, but please see below for the standard minimum entry requirements for students from Germany.
Undergraduate
Abitur
Most of our courses consider an average grade of 1.5 - 1.7 and some courses will have subject requirements. Specific grade requirements can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.
A Levels & International Baccalaureate (IB)
Specific grade requirements can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.
How to apply
Undergraduate students applications are made online via UCAS.
Postgraduate
Master's Degree (Magister)
If you have successfully completed a Bachelor's 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, but most departments will ask for a Bachelor, Fachhochschuldiplom or Magister Atrium of Grade 3.
Research Degree (MPhil/PhD)
If you have successfully completed a Masters degree in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway MPhil/PhD programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a Bachelor, Fachhochschuldiplom or Magister Atrium of minimum Grade 3.
How to apply
Postgraduate students applications are made to Royal Holloway directly. There is more application information in the Studying Here section of the Royal Holloway website.
English language requirements
To apply to any of our courses, you need to prove a minimum level of English language proficiency.
Students with a 10-11 in the English components of the Abitur will be considered for exemption from IELTS / TOEFL requirements.
Students who do not quite make the English language requirements may be able to take a pre-sessional English language programme.
Fees and scholarships
Royal Holloway EU Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
Tuition fee reduction of £1,000 for EU national undergraduate students who are currently living in the EU. The scholarship is applied automatically to eligible students. Please read further details here
Fees vary between courses each year. Specific information about fees can be found in the course finder entry for your chosen course.
You could be eligible for one of our other undergraduate or postgraduate scholarships.
If you are considering postgraduate study at Royal Holloway, there may be external funding available to you.
Meet us
Shahmir Akram is your dedicated International team member, here to answer any questions you have about applying and studying at Royal Holloway as an international student from Germany.
Book a one-to-one appointment
We are really keen to connect with students interested in studying with us. We offer 30 minute, one-to-one counselling sessions via Microsoft Teams. These chats are informal and do not affect admission - they're simply an opportunity for you to learn more about Royal Holloway and studying in the UK. We welcome any questions you might have about our application processes, study programmes, and campus life.
Book a campus tour
We are delighted to be able to offer a guided campus tour to any international students interested in studying here at Royal Holloway, whether you have already applied to study with us, or are just exploring your options in Higher Education.
One of our fantastic International Recruitment team members, or one of our friendly and knowledgeable Student Ambassadors, will show you around our beautiful campus and answer any questions you might have about life at Royal Holloway.
