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University of Westminster

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University of Westminster

A welcoming university with a strong international student community and industry connections. Live and study in London, one of the world’s most exciting cities.  

Why choose Westminster?

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Top 350 young university in the world 

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023 

Based in London: the world’s #1 student city 

QS Best Student Cities 2024

The University of Westminster ranks highly in a wide variety of subjects, so you can study the degree that’s right for you. 

Ready to find a degree at the University of Westminster? 

7th

in the UK for Fine Art

Guardian University Guide 2024
17th

in the UK for Economics

Guardian University Guide 2024
15th

in the UK for Creative Writing

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
18th

in the UK for Building

Complete University Guide 2024

Take a closer look at the University of Westminster


Here’s why our students love Westminster  

A London university known for its international diversity and supportive community. It welcomes students from across the world to its city centre campuses.

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Experience a new city alongside fellow students and learn something new about their culture. 

Westminster is recognised for its top-level teaching and world-leading research. 

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An established university that caters to all cultures and backgrounds

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Your route to the University of Westminster

If you want to study at the University of Westminster but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at our International College in London and progress to the University.

OPTION 1

Off campus

Kaplan International College London

  • Off-campus degree preparation courses
  • Live and study in London from day one 
  • Guaranteed entry to a University of Westminster degree*  

OPTION 2

Online

Degree preparation online

  • Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
  • Progress to your chosen bachelor’s or master’s degree and study on campus at the University of Westminster
  • Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder

*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance. 

Life on campus

Westminster has four campuses in various locations across London, with easy access to transport links connecting you to the rest of the city.  

Feel part of the city as you study at one of Westminster’s buzzing London locations.  

170+

nationalities represented at the University 

Silver award

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

200+ 

clubs and societies to join 

#1 

most international university in the UK (Hotcourses Diversity Index 2023) 

1st

University in London to be awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark 

183

Industry partners 

Download useful information

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Includes:

  • Kaplan International College London brochure 
  • Degree preparation course information 
  • University of Westminster flyer 

Any other questions?

Where are the Westminster campuses?  

Three of the campuses are located within the city centre, right by top tourist attractions such as Oxford Circus and Baker Street. The fourth campus is in northwest London, with quick and easy transport links to Central London.  


What can I do at Westminster? 

With over 200 groups and societies to join, Westminster makes it easy for students to find a new hobby, meet like-minded people and get involved in a cause that you care about. Outside of campus life, there’s endless exploring to do in London, which can lead you to museums, festivals, theatres and more.  


Is Westminster good for international students?

Westminster prides itself on its international outlook. It attracts many students from across the world thanks to its reputation as one of the top international universities UK, and due to its location in a city famous for its cultural diversity. 

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