Rankings of University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.

Latest ranking updates for University of West London
  • September 2024: Publication of (Business and Management). Ranking position #17.
  • September 2024: The Guardian News and Media Limited announced latest results of with University of West London in position 30.
  • July 2024: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of West London in position 1970.
  • June 2024: University of West London ranks 2495 in the latest Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector from Nature Index.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #31 
    • #35 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #43 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #26 
    • #31 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #75 
    • #86 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

Education

    • #73 
    • #90 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Engineering

    • #13 
    • #18 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #41 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #45 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #62 
    • #79 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #24 
    • #27 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #34 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #91 
    • #113 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #64 
    • #601 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #53 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #55 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #50 
    • #60 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of West London

Mental Health Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Medicine & Health
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18 
Engineering
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#31 
Business
Music The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#42 
Law
Social Work CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#53 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#73 
Education
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#74 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of West London

4.3
University Guru Student Satisfaction Index
based on 1132 student ratings
NSS logo NSS ratings
3.8 (based on 718 student ratings)
Google logo Google ratings
4.1 (based on 171 student ratings)
Facebook logo Facebook ratings
4.5 (based on 243 student ratings)

“Fantastic place to study, one of the best universities in London. The staffs are real professionals and experts in their fields, more than that they do their very best to help their students achieve their potential. Great environment academically, and the facilities are great. The only downside is that it’s almost too quiet most of the time.”

About University of West London

PROS

  • A recurring opinion expressed by students is the lecturers are passionate and involved, more so than you can find in many other universities.
  • Ranked in the top half of UK universities according to the Sunday Times’ Good University Guide, and also has a Silver award rating from TEF.

CONS

  • Students generally agree that the university could do more work to promote social events. Some comment that the campus lacks social energy, and that it can be a bit boring.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1992
Telephone:
+44 800 036 8888
Address:
St Mary's Road
W5 5RF, Ealing
England UK
Website:
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Student life at the University of West London
  • BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing at the University of West London
  • BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management at the University of West London
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design at the University of West London
  • BA (Hons) International Hotel Management at the University of West London

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
718 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 56 students of University of West London participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of West London in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 70.9

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of West London

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
12865
postgraduates:
2055
Total:
14920
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
6245
Nursing and Midwifery:
2275
Performing Arts:
1520
Computing:
1225
Creative Arts and Design:
665
Social Policy:
595
Psychology:
585
Engineering (Non-Specific):
370
Law:
330
Biosciences:
300
Architecture, Building and Planning:
235
Allied Health:
185
Education and Teaching:
145
Politics:
65
English Studies:
25
Mathematical Sciences:
20
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
950
Nepal:
200
Philippines:
80
United States:
45
Nigeria:
45
Sri Lanka:
25
British Virgin Islands:
20
Norway:
15
Pakistan:
15
Malaysia:
15
Korea (South):
15
China:
15
Switzerland:
15
Japan:
10
Russia:
10
United Arab Emirates:
10
Vietnam:
5
Brazil:
5
Albania:
5
Mexico:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Canada:
5
Anguilla:
5
Saudi Arabia:
5
Lebanon:
5
Kuwait:
5
Jordan:
5
Iran:
5
Australia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Uzbekistan:
5
Thailand:
5
Singapore:
5
Turkey:
5
Algeria:
5
Kenya:
5
Mauritius:
5
Morocco:
5
South Africa:
5
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Uganda:
5
Bangladesh:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of West London

Main site - West London
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Ruskin College
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Berkshire Institute for Health - UWL - Reading
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Drama Studio London
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MPAA
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Nexus Institute of Creative Arts (Nexus ICA)
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Academy of Music and Sound (Gateshead)
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Academy of Music and Sound (Exeter)
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The Academy of Music and Sound
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West London
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FAQ

University of West London ranks #50 in England UK in our meta ranking of 101 university rankings. See rankings of all 380 universities in England UK.

University of West London ranks #1 in Ealing in our meta ranking.

University of West London is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, Scimago Institutions Rankings, Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector and more. See all 15 rankings of University of West London.

University of West London achieved #30 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 101 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of West London.

University of West London achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #4 in (Mental Health Nursing). See all subject rankings for University of West London.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 101 university rankings University of West London ranks #1 among universities in Ealing and #50 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of West London.

In our meta ranking University of West London ranks #50 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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