Royal holloway university

Hi, Can anyone share some information about life at Royal Holloway or its surrounding areas and its student life whether you've visited, are studying at or have graduated from Rhul. Anything on accommodation, the campus, the courses, the professors, the libraries and the societies? My degree is going to be Computer Science.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

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Original post by sabibii

Hi there,

It’s great to hear you’re going to be studying Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London. We're proud to be ranked highly for the quality of our research and our teaching - a powerful combination that directly benefits you. Our Department of Computer Science has a strong reputation for both teaching and research and for us, education is not just learning about theory and skills, but also putting them into practice through real-world projects that allow you to innovate and work in a team. You can find out more about our Computer Science course in depth here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/research-and-teaching/departments-and-schools/computer-science/ including course content.

Our campus is one of the most beautiful in the world with numerous teaching and study spaces, bars and cafés, high-quality accommodation, and sports facilities. Visit our campus and get a real feel for student life at one of our Open Days. You can find out more information on this page: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/visit-royal-holloway/open-days/

We have a fantastic range of accommodation to suit a range of preferences and budgets. There are lots of options for you, both on and off campus so you can find a place that’s ideal for every stage of your studies here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/

Community is important to us, and while we value academic hard work, we also enjoy workshops and regular activities organised by our student-led society, CompSoc. CompSoc exists to create a setting where like-minded computing enthusiasts can interact and socialise. The society arrange events, including beginner workshops, 'Capture the Flag' events and Hackathons. They also invite guests from industry to host talks and events, helping students to find out about graduate schemes, jobs and other opportunities.

Our students know us better than anyone and can tell you all about life at Royal Holloway, from what the courses are like, to accommodation options and what’s available on campus! Chat to a current Computer Science student here: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/chat/ to find out more about the course or student life in general!

We hope this helps!

Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Rep