Summary
The University of Westminster is a global university with London energy. Home to over 19,000 students from 160 countries, Westminster offers career‑focused courses and expert teaching that help students develop practical, real‑world skills. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities across central London and Harrow, students also benefit from Zone29, a dedicated careers and enterprise hub offering personalised support, mentoring and support to build professional networks.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate84%Postgraduate16%
Study mode
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Full-time83%Part-time17%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK70%International25%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 42%Female 58%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
115th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000459 46%115th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208108 52%98th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.14 78%71st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%61st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.47 47%58th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922047 45%69th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556648 25%84th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.319.7122nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10087.8 88%101st
2 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10059.0 59%117th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10064.3 64%120th
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Subject League Tables 2027
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Marketing
- Music
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
78th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10074.1 74%78th
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Entry standards
/ Max 209108 51%54th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%67th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.94 74%45th
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Continuation
/ Max 10083.7 84%89th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%78th
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Campus locations
Study options
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For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
The University of Westminster offers practical, career-focused courses to enhance your career prospects, with many professionally accredited by leading industry bodies. It has a strong reputation for entrepreneurial education and equips students with the skills and professional networks to succeed in business and innovation. Westminster provides an inclusive and vibrant learning environment. Its four campuses across central London and Harrow offer a wide range of subjects. These include fashion, business, creative arts and law, with courses catering for a variety of interests and career aspirations.
Students benefit from a wide range of services, including Zone29 (the new careers and enterprise hub), mentoring schemes, careers fairs, and work placement opportunities. They can also access over 100 free clubs, societies, and sports teams. They can enjoy free on-campus gym access, workout classes and selected free breakfast options, enhancing both their student experience and wellbeing. The university offers extra support, including the opportunity to learn a new language, support to start their own business, and much more.
The University of Westminster provides halls of residence across London. The accommodation team also offers support in finding alternative housing and provides advice on tenancy agreements, landlord relations, and other housing matters. For more information, please visit the university's website.