Living in University halls
University halls is where friendships are made. You will be able to choose from a range of halls accommodation on and off-campus.
In both, you will benefit from the support of our residential staff who are here to look after you. You can also choose between catered or self-catered accommodation:
- Catered halls: Enjoy freshly-prepared meals from the dining hall, snacks and drinks from the fridge and microwave in every hall.
- Self-catered halls: Cook for yourself and share a kitchen with other students while making friends.
Catering options
Accommodation costs for the 2023/24 academic year
| Band | Halls | Price per week (approx.) | Accommodation type |
| A | Butler Gowar Tuke Wedderburn Williamson | £196 | Premium single ensuite room, self-catered |
| B1 | Runnymede 1&2 | £181 | Premium single, ensuite room, self-catered |
| D1 | George Eliot | £196 | Single superior standard room, self-catered |
| F | Founder’s | £196 | Large single standard, catered |
| G | Tuke F (limited availability) | £205 | Premium single, ensuite room, self catered |
| H1 | Reid | £187 | Single ensuite, catered |
| H2 | Reid | £189 | Single ensuite, catered |
| I | Highfield | £176 | Single ensuite, self catered |
| J | Founder’s | £177 - £179 | Single standard / single standard with washbasin, catered |
| L | Founder’s | £142 | Shared standard / shared standard with washbasin, catered |
| Z | Penrose | £125 | Single standard with washbasin, self-catered |
What else is included in the price?
The price of accommodation also includes the cover of all bills, including high-speed internet access and utilities. All halls will have round-the-clock security while residents will have 24/7 access. Living on or near campus also helps students avoid the cost of commuting to campus and other unexpected living expenses.
How to book your accommodation
Students under the age of 18 must arrange their accommodation through the Centre. You will receive an invitation to apply for our accommodation when you confirm your place. If you request accommodation when you apply for the International Study Centre, the Central Student Support team will contact you with the latest information on available accommodation and fees.
Act early if you can
We have good availability of accommodation for upcoming intakes, however we encourage applying as soon as is possible to maximise chances of getting a room offer and in the accommodation type that suits you best. Accommodation is still available, but please note it is allocated on a first-come-first served basis.
Once you have confirmed your course you will be contacted by the Central Student Support team, who will give you information on available accommodation options and how to book them.
Arranging your own accommodation privately
If you are booking your own accommodation privately it is important that you let us know where you are staying and that you are staying less than 60 minutes away from Royal Holloway International Study Centre.
Look out for fraud
Scammers may specifically target international students so it is important to be able to recognise common signs of fraudulent activity and know what to do if you come across it. Let us know at fraudreporting@studygroup.com if you have any concerns about fraudulent activity when dealing with a private accommodation provider so that we can help to protect you and other international students in case they are targeted in the same way.
