Rankings of University of Westminster

The University of Westminster is a publicly funded research university located in London, England. Beginning its existence as a polytechnic institute in 1838, it only became an officially recognized university much later, in 1992. Westminster’s primary campus can be found on Regent Street of central London, with its secondary campuses being in the districts of Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Harrow.

Latest ranking updates for University of Westminster
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. Ranking position #801.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: University of Westminster ranks 85 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. University of Westminster achieves place 117.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Westminster achieves place 1081.

University rankings

    • #93 
    • #115 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #95 
    • #117 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #91 
    • #112 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #101 
    • #711 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #1498 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #1195 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #1696 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #301 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #1705 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #777 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #210 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #710 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #73 
    • #536 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #66 
    • #1081 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #201 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #709 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #27 
    • #35 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #21 
    • #28 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #301 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #25 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #42 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #68 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #80 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #54 
    • #70 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #85 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #88 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #501 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #68 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #68 
    • #87 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #45 
    • #53 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Engineering

    • #50 
    • #62 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #35 
    • #43 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #51 
    Communication & Media Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #56 
    • #67 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #70 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #45 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #46 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #39 
    • #53 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #72 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #32 
    • #41 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #58 
    • #76 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #67 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #68 
    • #79 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #64 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #69 
    • #83 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #88 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #57 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #69 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #66 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #97 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #64 
    • #77 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Westminster

Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Social Studies & Humanities
Building CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#18 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Art & Design CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#19 
Arts Visual & Performing
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Languages & Literature
Food Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35 
Agriculture
Pharmacology & Pharmacy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#41 
Medicine & Health
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#43 
Journalism & Media Studies
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#53 
Law
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#53 
Design
Electrical & Electronic Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#62 
Engineering

Student Reviews for University of Westminster

Student satisfaction:
4.1 (based on 640 student reviews)

“The lecturers for the Global Public Health Nutrition MSc. are fantastic. They are always ready to offer help and support, and it makes all the difference. Their passion for their field of expertise is contagious. My years at Westminster were the best of my life and I’ll never forget the people there who made it so special.”

About University of Westminster

PROS

  • The professors are highly knowledgeable in their field of study, and the university often invites prominent international lecturers to give seminars. This privilege adds a new depth to the students’ experience on campus.
  • Students report that the facilities are modern and clean, allowing students to focus on their studies without distraction or annoyance.
  • Ranked in the global top 1,000 by QS World University Rankings, as well as Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • One negative expressed by students is that the university’s clubs and societies are inactive most of the year, which removes an important source of social connection.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1838
Telephone:
+44 (20) 7911 5000
Address:
309 Regent Street
W1B 2UW, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.westminster.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Westminster

  Course
1 English Language and Global Communication - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
2 Arabic and English Language - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
3 French and English Language - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
4 English Language and Linguistics with Foundation - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
5 Creative Writing and English Language - BA 100/100 (7 student reviews)
6 Biochemistry with Foundation - BSc 91/100 (26 student reviews)
7 Digital Media - BA 90/100 (24 student reviews)
8 Creative Writing and English Literature with Foundation - BA 88/100 (8 student reviews)
9 Pharmacology and Physiology with Foundation - BSc 85/100 (38 student reviews)
10 Arabic and Linguistics - BA 84/100 (33 student reviews)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
1444 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 137 students of University of Westminster participated in the survey.

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

Overall score: 70.0

Student composition of University of Westminster

Business and Management:
5195
architecture, building and planning:
2190
Biosciences:
1950
Creative Arts and Design:
1735
Computing:
1390
Law:
1220
Psychology:
1090
Sociology:
615
languages and area studies :
405
Politics:
405
English Studies:
370
Performing Arts:
345
Economics:
290
education and teaching:
195
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
160
History:
105
allied health:
40
China:
975
India:
605
United States:
165
Pakistan:
140
Turkey:
120
Saudi Arabia:
110
Russia:
110
United Arab Emirates:
80
Nigeria:
80
Switzerland:
75
Vietnam:
65
Egypt:
65
Kuwait:
60
Korea (South):
55
Morocco:
55
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
55
Indonesia:
50
Thailand:
50
Iran:
50
Albania:
45
Lebanon:
45
Malaysia:
40
Kazakhstan:
40
Brazil:
40
Bangladesh:
40
Algeria:
35
Norway:
35
Bahrain:
30
Ghana:
30
Jordan:
30
Taiwan:
30
Ukraine:
30
Qatar:
30
Canada:
25
Azerbaijan:
25
Cambodia:
20
Japan:
20
Mexico:
20
Serbia:
15
Tunisia:
15
Kenya:
15
South Africa:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Singapore:
15
Philippines:
15
Mongolia:
10
Angola:
10
Oman:
10
Uzbekistan:
10
Laos:
10
Colombia:
10
Moldova:
5
Venezuela:
5
Peru:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Ecuador:
5
Montenegro:
5
Monaco:
5
Belarus:
5
Syria:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Barbados:
5
Bolivia:
5
Argentina:
5
Kosovo:
5
Jamaica:
5
Australia:
5
Georgia:
5
Nepal:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Uganda:
5
Sudan:
5
Rwanda:
5
Namibia:
5
Kyrgyzstan:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Mozambique:
5
Maldives:
5
Cameroon:
5
Mauritius:
5
Madagascar:
5
Libya:
5
Turkmenistan:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Iraq:
5
Israel:
5

Campuses of University of Westminster

Cavendish Campus
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Harrow Campus
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Marylebone Campus
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FAQ

University of Westminster ranks #70 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Westminster ranks #14 in London in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 90 universities in London.

University of Westminster is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 23 rankings of University of Westminster.

University of Westminster achieved #112 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Westminster.

University of Westminster achieved the highest ranking for Arts Visual & Performing. It is ranked #7 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Fine Art). See all subject rankings for University of Westminster.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Westminster ranks #14 among universities in London and #70 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Westminster.

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