NCUK University Partner
University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a global university with London energy, having helped students from varied backgrounds since 1838. Three of its four campuses are in central London (Regent Street, Cavendish and Marylebone), with a fourth in Harrow, North West London, and it enrols more than 19,000 students from over 160 countries, making it one of the most diverse universities in the UK.
Close employer relationships support a global network and strong career prospects, backed by specialist teaching facilities and an environment focused on support and employability. London itself is ranked the world's #3 student city (QS Best Student Cities 2027), with more than 200 museums and 800 art galleries, world-class theatres, music and dining, and a large share of Fortune 500 companies based there.
35th
UK ranking (Uni Compare Top 100 University Rankings 2027)
#3
World's best student city, London (QS Best Student Cities 2027)
19,000+
Students enrolled
4
Campuses
Careers support
The Career Development Centre supports work placements, internships, networking and transferable-skills programmes, with London hosting a large share of major global employers.
Student support
International students receive support from a dedicated international student team, English language support, an international welcome programme, a personal tutor for all full-time students, and English for Academic Purposes modules.
Accommodation
Self-catering halls are available across London, costing approximately £198–£295 per week depending on room size and location.
Facilities
Facilities include 24-hour libraries, science labs, IT services and online learning resources, art, design, film and TV studios, audio recording studios, galleries, one of the few Bloomberg Financial Markets Suites in the UK, specialist workshops for wood, metal, moulding, casting, photography and ceramics, and a digital Fabrication Laboratory with 3D printers and laser cutters.
Sports and clubs
The Harrow Sports Hall and gym, opened in January 2024, seats 180 and hosts basketball, volleyball and netball, alongside The Den strength and conditioning gym; the Regent Street gym offers cardio, weights, changing and locker facilities and personal training; and the 45-acre Chiswick sports ground (Quintin Hogg Sports Ground) has football, rugby, cricket and hockey pitches, netball and tennis courts, and a boathouse.
The Students’ Union runs more than 100 sports clubs and societies, with over 520 society events held last year.
Sustainability
Westminster follows the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework, led by its Sustainability Team and the Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation (CETI).
Veritas Pathways students on the International Foundation Year may progress to University of Westminster, subject to meeting its academic, English language, attendance and non-academic entry requirements.