University of Westminster

London, England
Public-University
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Overview

The University of Westminster is a public university in London, United Kingdom. Its antecedent institution, the Royal Polytechnic Institution, was founded in 1838 and was the first polytechnic institution in the UK. Westminster was awarded university status in 1992 meaning it could award its own degrees.

Its headquarters and original campus are in Regent Street in the City of Westminster area of central London, with additional campuses in Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow. It operates the Westminster International University in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Westminster’s academic activities are organised into seven faculties and schools, within which there are around 45 departments. The University has numerous centres of research excellence across all the faculties, including the Communication and Media Research Institute, whose research is ranked in the Global Top 40 by the QS World University Rankings.

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Westminster is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association of MBAs, EFMD, the European University Association and Universities UK.

82 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Bronze rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1992
Size Large
19,650 Students
Location
London
England
Website https://www.westminster.ac.uk/

Learning

3,4,5 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Bronze is awarded to institutions that deliver teaching, learning and outcomes for their students that meet "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
  • Hospitality and Culinary
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
TOEFL, PTE, CAE, CPE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of courses

Cost and Scholarships

£ 12,700
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Need-based
Merit-based

Scholarships

Moorad Choudhry Financial Limited Undergraduate Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition fee
Eligibility and Requirements You must hold a September course offer for a full-time undergraduate degree within the Westminster Business School in Economics, Finance or Accountancy programmes at the University and be a citizen of the UK or a Commonwealth country.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details Based on Financial need and academic merit.
Westminster Full International Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition fee
Eligibility and Requirements You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline May 31
Other Details Based on Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition fee
Eligibility and Requirements You must be an international student from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time undergraduate degree. The scholarship will be renewed each year subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline May 31
Other Details Based on Academic excellence, financial need and development potential.
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