University of Westminster

The University of Westminster is a truly global university, located in the heart of London. Its mission is to help students reach their full potential by providing practical, career-focused education shaped by industry and the latest research. At Westminster, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and network to succeed in their career and make a meaningful contribution to society.

With 19,000 students from over 160 countries, Westminster is one of the most international universities in the world. It is ranked first in the UK, US, Australia, and New Zealand for international student diversity. Westminster is proud of its diverse student body and offers international students dedicated support, including pre-enrolment advice, welcome sessions, specialist career services and a variety of societies and events.

Career-Focused Education

Students can choose from over 400 career-oriented foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. Courses are designed with industry input, taught by experienced academics and practitioners, using a variety of modern teaching methods. Many courses are accredited by leading professional organisations to ensure students graduate with the skills needed for the workplace.

The university is highly regarded for offering work-based learning and providing award-winning education and support for future entrepreneurs and freelancers. It is the leading university for work-based learning according to Forage 2023 Awards and was shortlisted for both the Times Higher Education 2024 Awards for the Outstanding Entrepreneurial University category and the London Higher Awards for Best Entrepreneurial Initiative at a London University.

Study in the heart of London

Based in the heart of London, studying at Westminster puts students at the centre of one of the world's most dynamic cities. Three campuses are just minutes from Regent Street and Oxford Circus, while the Harrow campus, home to creative and media courses, is set in northwest London.

The University of Westminster delivers high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students that meet the demanding requirements stipulated by UK higher education. The university has been rated Silver overall for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

The key areas that the university focuses on are:

• Delivering courses, informed by professional practice and research, which are practical, relevant and contemporary
• Working closely with businesses and industry to ensure that students have the skills to build successful careers and to meet the changing needs of each sector
• Providing a vibrant and supportive learning environment with comprehensive support services and extensive career development opportunities.

Some of the unique learning opportunities that students can experience at the university include:

• Learning from academic staff who are leaders in their field
• Industry-standard studios, workshops and laboratories
• Close links with employers and industry partners both for relevant course materials and future career opportunities
• Courses that are accredited by national and international professional bodies
• Internationally recognised research.

Westminster offers postgraduate and undergraduate courses through its three colleges, which are each comprised of four schools. Spread over four locations in London, students study at either The Cavendish, Regent, Marylebone or Harrow campuses depending on their chosen subject area.

College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries

This college aims to prepare students for an exciting future in a rapidly changing world by fostering creativity and giving students the skills to develop and manipulate the latest technological advances. This college includes the highly regarded School of Architecture and Cities and the Westminster School of Arts offering popular courses in film, fashion, art and design. The college also offers courses in computer science, software engineering and digital media.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

This college offers courses in humanities including the opportunity to study TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) either online or on-campus, Specialised Translation MA and Translation and Interpreting MA. Students will also find courses in criminology, politics, psychology and international relations. Students can study biomedical sciences in state-of-the-art laboratories. This college is also home to the Westminster School of Law, which adopts a practical approach to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, where students are encouraged to participate in real client cases at the Student Law Clinic.

Westminster Business School

Located at the university's central London Marylebone campus, students benefit from the Westminster Business School's strong industry links through placement and internship opportunities. The college offers practical courses, which enjoy national and international accreditation by professional bodies including accounting and finance, business management, economics, international marketing, marketing communications and construction management.

Each course at the University of Westminster has its own page on the university's website, which details the specific entry requirements for that course, and international students can use this to ensure their qualifications meet the minimum requirements before applying.

Language requirements

International students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. The university recognises a wide range of qualifications including IELTS, Pearson PTE, Cambridge, TOEFL and Password English Skills as well as the English component in some high school qualifications.

The minimum grade requirements vary depending on the course. Students should visit the course pages for details on the minimum grades needed.

Pathway Courses

The University of Westminster works in partnership with Kaplan International to provide university preparation courses for international students who do not currently meet the entry requirements for bachelor's or master's degree programmes at Westminster.

The university also has agreements with other providers whose foundation and pre-master's courses offer entry to Westminster degrees. Students can check the university's website for details of these foundation options.

At the University of Westminster, students will have specialist and industry-standard facilities at their disposal including:

• Art design, photography, film and TV studios
• World-class audio recording studios
• State-of-the-art scientific laboratories
• Dedicated architecture studios
• Specialist workshops for a range of media

Westminster offers students access to Bloomberg Financial Markets Suites and a cutting-edge digital fabrication laboratory that offers a range of 3D printers and laser cutters.

Library services

Students can take advantage of the university's extensive libraries located across its campuses and are open 24/7 for much of the year. Each library houses a wide-ranging collection of books, journals, DVDs and other specialist materials. The e-library service provides students with access to online books, journals and other materials. Students can also use study spaces within the libraries.

Sports facilities

Students can use the excellent sports facilities and services offered by the university gyms in central London and a new gym and sports hall in Harrow, which include fitness assessments, personal training and exercise programmes. Students interested in field sports such as football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse, cricket, tennis and netball can use the extensive grounds in Chiswick.

The University of Westminster offers a scholarship scheme providing financial support to UK and international students. The scholarships are generally awarded to students based on academic excellence, development potential and financial need.

Scholarships and bursaries are available for undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses and for home and international students and for certain subject areas. Each one has its own eligibility criteria and deadlines for applications, and students should research these to explore their options in full.

The university's website has full details on the available funding options, including scholarships and bursaries. It also explains fees in full, including information on the costs for all students. Students are advised to check this information when planning their application so that they can ensure they have funding in place.

The University of Westminster offers a distinctive, challenging and inspiring courses, designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to become a highly employable, effective practitioners with a global perspective.

This includes a range of practical, multidisciplinary courses and several new courses for students to consider:

Postgraduate

1. Architecture & Sustainable Heritage MA
2. Immersive Media Design MA
3. Applied Artificial Intelligence MSc
4. Fashion courses: Fashion Accessories Design MA, Fashion Manufacturing MA, Fashion Sustainability MA
5. Art courses: Art and Emerging Technologies MA, Expanded Photography MA, Global Contemporary Art MA
6. Advanced Legal Research LLM
7. Digital Health and Cyberpsychology MSc
8. Environmental Sustainability and Data Science MSc
9. Pharmaceutical Science MSc
10. AI and Digital Health MSc

Undergraduate

1. Games Design BSc
2. Creative Computing BSc
3. International Events Management BA
4. Tourism Management BA
5. Marketing and Data Analytics BSc
6. Policing BA
7. Fashion Photography BA
8. Creative Media Arts BA
9. Urban Planning and Design BA
10. Digital Media BA
11. Software Engineering with Electronics BEng

The University of Westminster invests heavily in campus and facilities refurbishments to provide vibrant and state-of-the-art learning environment for students.

The university offers modern teaching facilities including:

• industry-standard art, film and recording studios
• extensive libraries and study spaces
• purpose-built Financial Markets Suites
• cutting-edge Fabrication Laboratory
• state-of-the-art laboratories
• prayer and quiet room

Opening in 2026 Zone29, next to the Marylebone campus, will be an innovative physical and digital space that connects the diverse student body with the world of business and the local community.