Based on the information available to us now, we are excited to be planning to return to studying on campus in September. We’re planning a mix of face-to-face, on campus, teaching and learning support, with some digital elements. This is building on the positive feedback around taking part in digital learning from students over the last year.
We currently expect that all legal restrictions will be removed by September and so we, the Students’ Union and clubs and societies are planning a full programme of face-to-face events and experiences. We are also planning for facilities such as the Library, gym, cafés and bars to be open and we will continue to provide a full range of student support services.
Financial support for Covid-19 travel requirements for international students travelling from overseas
We’re pleased to confirm a package of support for our international and EU students who are travelling to Royal Holloway from overseas to continue your studies for the 2021/22 academic year. We will refund the cost, to a maximum level, of the requirements that may apply to you on arrival in the UK, based on the UK Government’s current travel guidance. The current requirements and the maximum refund amounts are outlined below.
Travel Covid-19 tests (up to £150)
You can choose a provider from a list available on the UK Government website. Costs vary depending on the provider. We will refund the total cost of the Covid-19 tests you need to pay for, up to the value of £150. If you choose a provider or providers where the cost is more than £150, we will not cover the excess. Terms and conditions apply, see below for full details
Quarantine hotel costs (up to £1,500)
If you are travelling from, or through, a country on the UK Government’s list of ‘red’ countries, you are currently required to undertake 10 full days of ‘managed quarantine’ in hotel accommodation on arrival in the UK. The cost of managed quarantineis shown on the Government websiteand we will refund up to £1,500 of this amount for eligible students. Terms and conditions apply, see below for full details.
We know that there are still a number of uncertainties around the coronavirus pandemic, but we’re pleased to be able to help you financially as you return to campus to continue with your studies in September. Over the coming months we will be providing you with further information about what your experience will be like throughout the 2021/22 academic year, so please continue to check your College emails and the Information Hub on the student intranet, over the summer.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Royal Holloway.
Professor James Knowles
Senior Vice Principal (Education)
FAQs
We wish to support our both our new and continuing international students who will be travelling to Royal Holloway to study during the 2021/22 academic year. We are pleased to confirm that we will refund the cost, to a maximum level, of the requirements that may apply to you on arrival in the UK to begin your course, based on the UK Government’s current travel guidance. The current requirements and the maximum refund amounts are outlined below.
Travel Covid-19 tests (up to £150)
You can choose a provider from a list available on the UK Government website. Costs vary depending on the provider. We will refund the total cost of the Covid-19 tests you need to pay for, up to the value of £150. If you choose a provider or providers where the cost is more than £150, we will not cover the excess.
Quarantine hotel costs (up to £1,500)
If you are travelling from, or through, a country on the UK Government’s list of ‘red’ countries, you are currently required to undertake 10 full days of ‘managed quarantine’ in hotel accommodation on arrival in the UK. The cost of managed quarantine is shown on the Government website and we will refund up to £1,500 of this amount for eligible students.
Applies to students with international fee status, who are resident overseas and travelling to the UK to begin or continue their course. Refunds will be available for the student only, not for partners, spouses or dependants. Only one refund is available during the 2021/22 academic year. You must submit your claim within three weeks of arriving in the UK. In order to be reimbursed, you will need a UK bank account, and provide proof of purchase.