University of Winchester

Winchester, England
Public-University

Overview

The University of Winchester is a public research university based in the city of Winchester, Hampshire, England. The university has origins tracing back to 1840, and gained university status in 2005.

Winchester University is a member of The Cathedrals Group (officially the Council of Church Universities and Colleges or CCUC) is an association of universities and university colleges in the United Kingdom. Every year the University holds its graduation ceremonies in Winchester Cathedral.

Winchester is rated as one of the best places to live in the UK (Halifax Quality of Life Survey 2017) and the campus is just a ten-minute walk from the city centre. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate study on a range of subjects within the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, law, sport, education, and health and social care.

91 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 2005
Size Medium
7,540 Students
Location
Winchester
England

Learning

3,4,5 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Theology
  • 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
Trinity ISE, 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

£ 13,300
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Merit-based
Sports
Need-based
Music

Scholarships

International Students Scholarship
Total Worth £1,000
Eligibility and Requirements Available to all International (non EU) students applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme at the University
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline June 30
Other Details Undergraduate applicants need to apply each year with a separate application.
Income-based bursaries
Total Worth Up to £2,000
Eligibility and Requirements Students whose household income is assessed under £16,000 by Student Finance*and are from POLAR3 quintile 1 or 2
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
Other Details Continued to second and third year if matched the eligibility criteria and they are studying full-time
Music Excellence Award
Total Worth UP TO £1,500
Eligibility and Requirements New Full-time students on Undergraduate, Foundation* and PGCE* courses with experience in music-making of any kind
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline October 15
Other Details This award is only available to students paying the full £9,250 full-time fee and therefore is not available to sponsored students (including where fees are paid by the NHS or similar body).