Overview
The University of Westminster originated from the Royal Polytechnic, which was founded in 1838. The institution is distributed among four campuses, with three of them located in central London.
The institution enrols a diverse student body of over 19,000 individuals hailing from more than 160 countries. These students are enrolled in a wide range of academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as specialised professional programmes and short courses.
The subjects prioritise vocational training and emphasise longer courses that incorporate work-based skills and practical application. Undergraduates have the opportunity to engage in research activities while pursuing their degree, and the university has gained recognition for its exceptional media studies and fashion programmes, which are often regarded as among the top in the world.
Westminster, which marked its 175th anniversary in 2013, continues to make substantial investments in various facilities, including dormitories and the restoration of one of Britain's earliest cinemas located within the Regent Campus.
History
A number of colleges and institutes have become part of Anglia Ruskin University over the years. They include the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education. These colleges merged to become Anglia Polytechnic and then Anglia Polytechnic University.
The university has four large campuses in the United Kingdom. They are: Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough. In recent years, the university has invested more than £115 million in its campuses and curriculum development.
In the upcoming future, the university will be involved in establishing Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough, which will be a brand new university for the city and open its doors in September 2022.
The university has a number of partner institutions all over the United Kingdom and overseas, along with the four major universities. The institution wants to give students a high-class education while staying in their home country. They formed their first partnership in the 1990s.
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Fees
For international students- £9,250-£15,000 per yearScholarships
Facilities & Services
Student Life
If you're anxious about leaving your family and friends behind, relocating to a new nation, or simply want more details about their campus, they have put together some resources that they hope will help you prepare for your time here and adjust to student life once you get here. Advice for students, counselling, and assistance with learning disabilities, spirituality, and faith are all part of their Supporting You and Your Studies section.
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Student Support
International students at Westminster get guidance, information, and support from a team of dedicated advisors. New international students participate in a three-day residential orientation programme, and they also receive a newsletter that describes upcoming social events, news stories, and London happenings.
You can take English as a foreign language either before or after your degree programme begins.
Accommodation
All four University of Westminster resident halls are self-catering, and most rooms have private bathrooms. Need help choosing London private halls or applying to university halls? Help is available from the dedicated student housing team.
Harrow Hall, an eco-friendly campus complex with self-contained rooms in tiny, purpose-built, low-rise blocks with lush gardens and shrubs, is attractive. All Harrow students, first-year and continuing, Marylebone Hall is near Baker Street tube station and Madame Tussaud's. This location makes it easy to access the West End's restaurants, cafes, boutiques, theatres, and nightlife. All undergraduate and graduate students need this for study abroad or exchange.
Location as the first-year student community has many benefits for Raffles House. Being next to Wembley Stadium and Arena ensures constant activity. Plus, Hertfordshire University and Harrow Campus are two stations away. This applies to current and prospective Central London undergraduate and graduate students.
Alexander Fleming Hall is in east London's hip, happening neighbourhood. The area has many nightlife venues, retail shops, restaurants, and food markets. All undergraduate and graduate students need this for study abroad or exchange.
International students with housing offers who apply before May 1 of their academic year will be given priority. The university's housing office will continue to assist international students in finding housing and provide resources for private accommodations after this date.
Location
Three campuses are located in the heart of London, and the fourth is in the suburb of Harrow; together, they make up the University of Westminster. Northwick Park, which is on the Metropolitan Line, is the closest tube station to Harrow Campus.
There is something for everyone in London, including the many stores, restaurants, pubs, and sports facilities on campus at the University of Westminster. Within easy reach are numerous cultural and recreational attractions, including theatres, museums, galleries, theatres, and restaurants.
The campuses are conveniently located near many famous London attractions, including Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, as well as the British Library, Tate Modern, the London Eye, and the BBC. The nation's capital is home to more than 350,000 students, so there are plenty of opportunities for students to save money and have fun.
