NCUK partners with Royal Holloway, University of London

NCUK has announced a new partnership with Royal Holloway, University of London, providing international students with another prestigious progression destination and expanding opportunities to study at one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities.

Through this partnership, students who successfully complete the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) at University Foundation College (UFC), the only NCUK Study Centre in Qatar, benefit from guaranteed progression to bachelor’s degree programmes at Royal Holloway, University of London, subject to meeting the university’s entry requirements.

Founded in 1886, Royal Holloway is a member of the University of London, a globally recognised institution renowned for academic excellence and research. Set on one of the UK’s most beautiful campuses in Egham, Surrey, the university combines over a century of heritage with modern teaching, research, and innovation. Its location, just 40 minutes from central London, gives students the advantages of a traditional campus experience while remaining close to one of the world’s leading centres for business, finance, technology, media, and culture.

Royal Holloway is recognised internationally for the quality of its teaching and research. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 88% of its research was rated world leading or internationally excellent, placing the university among the top 25% of UK universities for research quality. This strong research culture enhances teaching by giving students access to academics working at the forefront of their disciplines.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Business and Management, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Law, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Media Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences. Designed to combine academic rigour with practical application, these programmes prepare graduates with the knowledge, critical thinking, and professional skills required in today’s global workplace.

Royal Holloway is home to a vibrant international community, welcoming students from more than 100 countries. Alongside outstanding academic support, students benefit from a wide range of clubs, societies, sports, volunteering opportunities, and career services that enrich the university experience and encourage personal development beyond the classroom.

As part of the University of London, students graduate with a qualification recognised and respected by employers and universities around the world. Combined with strong industry links and excellent graduate outcomes, Royal Holloway offers students a pathway to successful careers across a wide range of sectors.

This partnership further strengthens NCUK’s global progression network, giving students at UFC in Qatar direct access to a world class UK education at one of the country’s most respected universities, while combining the benefits of campus life with easy access to central London.