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
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Westminster achieves place 1081.
  • June 2024: US News: Best Global Universities update. University of Westminster achieves place 1635.
  • June 2024: Nature Index announced latest results of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector with University of Westminster in position 2251.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #1212.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #21 
    • #27 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #13 
    • #15 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #25 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #34 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #68 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #80 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #60 
    • #69 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #68 
    • #87 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #71 
    • #90 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

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

Languages & Literature

    • #41 
    • #51 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #57 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #70 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #48 
    • #63 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #58 
    • #72 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #75 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #251 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #50 
    • #67 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #12 
    • #17 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #66 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #69 
    • #83 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #74 
    • #89 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #75 
    • #89 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #81 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #69 
    • #91 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #77 
    • #97 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #78 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #73 
    • #88 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Westminster

Creative Writing The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#15 
Arts Visual & Performing
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Social Studies & Humanities
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#27 
Architecture, Building & Planning
French CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#47 
Languages & Literature
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#53 
Design
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#63 
Law
Biology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#67 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#69 
Business
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#87 
Computer Science

Student Ratings for University of Westminster

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.0 (based on 3301 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.5 (based on 2823 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
3.8 (based on 249 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.4 (based on 229 student ratings)

“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/
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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
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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
71 /100
2823 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. 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. 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

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 Westminster

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:
14770
postgraduates:
3840
Total:
18610
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:
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
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
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
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Westminster

Main Site
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115 New Cavendish Street
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Regent Street
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Marylebone
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Harrow
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FAQ

University of Westminster ranks #74 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 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 27 rankings of University of Westminster.

University of Westminster achieved #117 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 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 123 university rankings University of Westminster ranks #14 among universities in London and #74 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Westminster.

In our meta ranking University of Westminster ranks #74 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in London. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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