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.
- 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
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- #93
- #115
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #95
- #117
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #91
- #112
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #72
- #801
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #101
- #711
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #72
- #1498
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #67
- #1195
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #70
- #1696
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #26
- #301
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THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
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- #67
- #1705
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #52
- #777
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RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #26
- #210
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RUR Reputation Ranking
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #49
- #710
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RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
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- #73
- #536
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #66
- #1081
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #36
- #201
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THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]
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- #63
- #709
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #27
- #35
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- Food Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #21
- #28
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #30
- #38
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #18
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- Building
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #15
- #19
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #26
- #201
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- Art & Design
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #45
- #301
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- Arts and Humanities
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #22
- #25
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #35
- #42
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #56
- #68
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #68
- #80
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Business
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- #54
- #70
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #68
- #85
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #70
- #88
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #60
- #501
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- Business and Economics
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #16
- #101
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- Hospitality & Leisure Management
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #56
- #68
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #68
- #87
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Design
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- #45
- #53
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- Graphic Design
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Engineering
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- #50
- #62
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #35
- #43
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #12
- #51
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- Communication & Media Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #56
- #67
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #59
- #70
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #34
- #45
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #34
- #46
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- Iberian Languages
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #23
- #28
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #39
- #53
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #58
- #72
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #32
- #41
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- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #58
- #76
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #50
- #67
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #68
- #79
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #12
- #17
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #51
- #64
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #69
- #83
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #72
- #88
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #50
- #57
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #69
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #50
- #66
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #77
- #97
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #47
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #64
- #77
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Westminster
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:
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- 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)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Westminster
Course | ||
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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) |
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Westminster
Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
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1 | Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management - BSc | £38,000.00 |
2 | Construction Management - BSc | £38,000.00 |
3 | Building Surveying with Foundation - BSc | £28,000.00 |
4 | Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management with Foundation - BSc | £28,000.00 |
5 | Chinese and Linguistics - BA | £25,000.00 |
6 | Spanish and English Literature - BA | £25,000.00 |
7 | Business Information Systems with Foundation - BSc | £25,000.00 |
8 | French and International Business - BA | £25,000.00 |
9 | French and English Language - BA | £25,000.00 |
10 | Translation Studies (Spanish) with Foundation - BA | £25,000.00 |
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.
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
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 3840
- Total:
- 18610
- 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



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University College London #4 (1.05 Km)
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SOAS, University of London #38 (1.12 Km)
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London #96 (0.98 Km)
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University of London #117 (1.07 Km)
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Royal Academy of Music, University of London #127 (0.94 Km)
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UCL Institute of Education #298 (1.23 Km)
FAQ
Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 19 January, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%