Applying to live in halls

Undergraduate accommodation at Egham campus

We guarantee accommodation to new undergraduates who make us their firm choice and apply by our deadline.

We’ll be updating the information on how to apply for accommodation and the key dates you’ll need soon.

When applications open, you'll be able to select the select the exact room in the hall you want to live in. To confirm your room you’ll need to accept a contract and pay a £300 pre-payment* to secure it.

If you don’t want to choose a specific room, or you apply outside the accommodation window, then you will still be able to make a preference for your favourite hall of residence. 

*Prepayment is non-refundable apart from specific circumstances. See our Terms and Conditions.

Undergraduates based at central London campus

As part of the University of London, Royal Holloway has access to a small number of rooms in intercollegiate halls of residence in central London. With a limited number of places, intercollegiate accommodation is currently available on a first-come-first-served basis to full-time students only.

For students joining us in January 2026. You can apply now on our Online Accommodation System. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours after you’ve accepted your offer before you can register.

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis.

For students joining our Egham campus in September 2026, we guarantee an offer of a room to all international taught postgraduate students who apply by our deadline.

We’ll be updating the information on how to apply for accommodation and the key dates you’ll need soon.

When applications open, you'll be able to select the select the exact room in the hall you want to live in. To confirm your room you’ll need to accept a contract and pay a £300 pre-payment* to secure it.

If you don’t want to choose a specific room, or you apply outside the accommodation window, then you will still be able to make a preference for your favourite hall of residence. 

If you’re studying at our central London campus, as part of the University of London, Royal Holloway has access to a small number of rooms in intercollegiate halls of residence. With a limited number of places, intercollegiate accommodation is currently available on a first-come-first-served basis to full-time students only. Find out more.

*Prepayment is non-refundable apart from specific circumstances. See our Terms and Conditions.

You’ll be able to apply for accommodation online once you’ve made Royal Holloway your firm choice, when the application window opens in 2026.

We’ll be updating the information on how to apply for accommodation and the key dates you’ll need soon.

If you’re studying at our central London campus, as part of the University of London, Royal Holloway has access to a small number of rooms in intercollegiate halls of residence. With a limited number of places, intercollegiate accommodation is currently available on a first-come-first-served basis to full-time students only. Find out more.

This information is for students studying with the Royal Holloway International Study Centre on an International Foundation Year or International Year One programme.

You’ll be able to apply for accommodation online once you’ve made Royal Holloway your firm choice, when the application window opens in 2026.

We’ll be updating the information on how to apply for accommodation and the key dates you’ll need soon.

You’ll be able to apply for accommodation online once you’ve made Royal Holloway your firm choice, when the application window opens in 2026.

We’ll be updating the information on how to apply for accommodation and the key dates you’ll need soon.