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.
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Why choose Westminster?
Links to globally recognised companies
like the BBC, Sony and the Financial Times
Top 250 young university in the world
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Based in London: the world’s #1 student city
QS Best Student Cities 2025
The University of Westminster ranks highly in a wide variety of subjects, so you can study the degree that’s right for you.
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in the UK for Food Science
in the UK for Creative Writing
in the UK for Building
in the UK for Architecture
Art and Design
34th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
Communication and Media Studies
44th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
Criminology
20th in the UK for research quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
Fashion and Textiles
3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Film Production and Photography
7th (joint) in the UK for teaching effectiveness (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Fine Art
22nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Politics
16th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025)
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.
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.
Top 3 reasons to choose Westminster
- Links with leading companies across many industries, offering you lots of career-building opportunities, such as work experience and networking
- Excellent location, with three campuses in central London and a creative hub in north-west London.
- Practical and professionally accredited degrees, designed with input from industry and professional bodies to give you hands-on skills
A glimpse into Student Life at the University of Westminster
University of Westminster postgraduate stories
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.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
Westminster has four campuses: three located in the heart of London, and the Harrow campus, a creative hub in north-west London, just 25 minutes from the city centre by underground train.
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Be part of a diverse community, where you will find support, advice and the chance to build your own worldwide network.
160+
nationalities represented at the University
Silver award
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
200+
clubs and societies to join
25+
professional bodies accredit, approve or recognise Westminster degrees
3 years
Access careers support during your degree and for up to three years after graduation
Top 15%
of universities globally for contribution to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)
Download useful information
(12MB, PDF)
Includes:
- Kaplan International College London brochure
- Degree preparation course information
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?
Westminster makes it easy for students to meet like-minded people and to get involved. The active Students’ Union hosts regular events and there is a wide range clubs, societies, sporting activities and gyms. The University even has a cinema!
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.
