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University of West London

University of West London

Key Information
Rank 57
Location London, England
Established 1860
International Students 20%
Famous For High-quality education closely linked to employment.
International Fees £16,250-19,750
Key Information
Location London, England
Established 1860
Famous For High-quality education closely linked to employment.
International Fees £16,250-19,750

Overview

The University of West London draws on a heritage of 150 years in teaching and professional education.

UWL has a reputation for high-quality education closely linked to employment. We aim to inspire our students to become innovative professionals, connecting them to exciting and rewarding careers. Based in the heart of one of the UK’s most successful business regions, the University has highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in their respective disciplines and strong connections to their industries. Everything we do is designed to equip our students with both the academic knowledge and practical skills to succeed in their chosen careers. We are The Career University.

University of West London

The University is home to a number of courses in Business, Computing and Engineering, Film, Media and Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Human and Social Sciences, Law and Criminology, Music and Healthcare.

Services for International Students

The University of West London provides support for international students throughout their studies. Our student advisers are able to offer new and existing University of West London students a free and confidential, professional advice service on issues such as:

  • Sources of funding - including fee status, eligibility, and the effect on funding of changing course or previous study
  • Problems with fees and funding
  • Money management and debt advice
  • Immigration and other issues relevant to international students
  • Entitlement to state benefits and tax credits
  • Housing rights

Ranking

  • 56th in the Times University Guide 2018
  • 58th in the Guardian University Guide 2018

UWL are the top modern university in London for employability, with 97% of our students in employment within six months of graduating.

Accommodation

The award-winning Paragon building provides purpose-built student accommodation and facilities include 810 single study bedrooms, each with communal kitchen/dining areas. Every study bedroom is en-suite with broadband internet facilities. We recommend these flats for first year students beginning their studies at the University of West London. Living here you’ll be just a few minutes' walk from our Paragon site and there’s a free shuttle bus ride to our Ealing site to get you to your classes.

Please visit here for further information on UWL accommodation.

Location

Our West London campus is located in what is widely regarded as being one of the most desirable places in London to live. There is a free bus available to all students which connect the two sites, Ealing and Brentford, just 10 minutes apart. Both towns combine a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere with spacious parks and relaxed cafe culture. The area is safe, beautiful, multicultural and close to both London Heathrow Airport and the very centre of the city of London.

The Ealing site of our West London campus features state-of-the-art student facilities including a refurbished Students’ Union, music studios, an auditorium, the Paul Hamlyn library, restaurants and cafes, and much more.

Alumni

  • Claude Littner (Known for BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’)
  • Lorraine Pascale (Television Cook and Former Model)
  • Lesley Waters (Ready, Steady, Cook!)
  • Alex da Kid (British Music Producer
  • Freddie Mercury (Queen)
  • Pete Townshend (The Who)
  • Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly (2013 Academy Award nominee, Best Short Film)
  • Matt Tong (Bloc Party)

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