Royal Holloway and Bedford New College: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College enrolled 2,190 international students in 2024/25, making up 16.7% of the student body (down 27% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 3,140 | 9,915 | 31.7% |
| 2015/16 | 2,965 | 9,985 | 29.7% |
| 2016/17 | 2,905 | 10,325 | 28.1% |
| 2017/18 | 2,865 | 10,565 | 27.1% |
| 2018/19 | 3,070 | 11,040 | 27.8% |
| 2019/20 | 3,000 | 11,530 | 26% |
| 2020/21 | 2,680 | 12,295 | 21.8% |
| 2021/22 | 2,610 | 12,480 | 20.9% |
| 2022/23 | 2,875 | 13,005 | 22.1% |
| 2023/24 | 2,480 | 12,975 | 19.1% |
| 2024/25 | 2,190 | 13,115 | 16.7% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 390 | +255% |
| China | 180 | -80% |
| Pakistan | 180 | +500% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 110 | -42% |
| United States | 105 | -9% |
| Turkey | 75 | +88% |
Want to know what Royal Holloway and Bedford New College graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Royal Holloway and Bedford New College have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Royal Holloway and Bedford New College enrolled 2,190 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College's students are international?
International students made up 16.7% of the student body at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College growing?
International enrolment at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College has fallen by 27% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Royal Holloway and Bedford New College's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Royal Holloway and Bedford New College work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.