University of Westminster History
The University of Westminster is a progressive and exciting institution to learn at. It was founded in 1838 and is among the largest and most varied global institutions within the UK. More than 5,000 students from over 150 countries attend our campus each year. The University has facilities located in the centre of London and Harrow providing a broad range in short-courses and foundation courses, master, bachelor and PhD programs across seven schools of academics. Westminster offers high-quality and centrally-located halls of residence and advice on accommodation is available through our dedicated accommodation Service.Westminster Business School, among London's most prominent centers for business-related professional education. Offering a wide range of innovative and practice focused programmes including MBA, professional and executive education courses.The School has a large and diverse academic body with extensive business, consultancy and research achievements.Accredited by leading professional bodies and collaborating in numerous international partnerships, the School engages in providing business expertise in consultancy, applied research and thought leadership to the industry. Westminster Business School continues to be committed to supporting organizational growth and success.
University of Westminster Departments
There are three main streams that have more than 65 distinct departments. The main departments of the University of Westminster are:
Arts: Humanities, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and Law School, Westminster School of Arts & Westminster School of Media and Communication.
Science: College of Design, School of Computer Science, Creative and Digital Industries, School of Architecture, Computer Science and Engineering.
Commerce: Applied Management, Management and Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Organisations, Economy & Society.
University of Westminster Colleges and School
University of Westminster is organised into three colleges and twelve schools with around 65 research and academic departments:
College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries, which includes the School of Architecture and Cities The School of Computer Science and Engineering as well as the Westminster School of Arts and the Westminster School of Media and Communications.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences comprising the School of Humanities, the School of Life Sciences, the School of Social Sciences and Westminster Law School.
Westminster Business School, comprising Westminster Business School, which includes the School of Applied Management, the School of Finance and Accounting as well as the School of Management and Marketing and the School of Organisations, Economy and Society.
The University is home to the Institute of Modern and Contemporary Culture, the Centre for the Study of Democracy and the Policy Studies Institute.
University of Westminster Education
From architecture and interior design to computer science and engineering, from economics and marketing to journalism, digital media, and public relations, our undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses cover a wide range of topics.
University of Westminster Research
Westminster's research contributes to our university's long-standing purpose of enabling individuals from all walks of life to achieve their greatest potential.
Researchers at Westminster pose issues that go through traditional boundaries. Colleagues and students, thinkers and makers, all join together in their research communities, organisations, and centers to look ahead to what is changing and embrace the new with vigour and imagination, continuing our pioneering history.
University of Westminster Career
What would you like to do in a coaching session if you're searching as your first undergraduate role, a part-time employment to help pay your studies, enrolling for a postgraduate programme, or just puzzled about how you'll be one-to-one in a future book?
These mentoring meetings allow you to get comments and assistance on your CVs, application forms, interviews, and other career-related issues.
Our online career center is your one-stop shop for information about Engage, job openings and placement, volunteer, career fairs, networking events, and career tools, such as sample CVs and interview tips.
University of Westminster Rankings
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The Qs World University is one of the most prestigious international rankings that assesses university popularity and performance throughout the world. They assess a university's repute based on the opinions of higher education experts, corporations that hire graduates, and the quality of its teaching. The amount of foreign professors and students at institutions, and the time studies shows research articles, are all factors considered by QS. QS rates institutions based on these factors after evaluating the relative them.
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education |
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The World Rankings are a valuable resource that compiles authoritative lists of the world's greatest institutions. They can see how frequently they generate new ideas, how well-known they are across the world, and how much they contribute to science and academia. After comparing these criteria, the universities are ranked according to their performance.
University of Westminster Services
Student Services
The Student Center offers helpful advice on services that might improve your student life and well-being.
We can give answers to a wide range of frequent queries as well as information on a wide range of services and assistance.
If we are unable to handle your issue, we will direct you to the appropriate team or colleague.
Housing Services
The student housing service at Westminster University can help you with a range of housing difficulties.
In addition to offering university housing, the staff may also assist you in finding alternative housing. They can also help with things like tenancy agreements and negotiating with landlords.
Library Service
Visit our individual library pages for collections, contact information, accessibility information, and more:
- Cavendish Library
- Harrow library
- Marylebone Library
- Regent's Library
ICT Service
IT Services: We are the group in charge of the technical equipment on campus, such as the printers and PCs in labs and classrooms. We also give you access to software and free apps, and we monitor and manage all of the systems with which you interact.
Medical Service
On a variety of areas, we give private information and advice:
- General well-being
- Homeless
- Healthy lifestyle
- Mental health, counselling, and sexual health treatments are available within the institution and through other sources.
University of Westminster Student Life
Campus Life
Our courses are offered in four locations in London: three in central London, all within walking distance of one another, and one in Harrow, north-west London, only a 30-minute tube trip from central London.
Sports Facilities
Our gym and lessons, as well as our other sports and fitness facilities and events, are open to the general public.
Fitness tests, one-on-one personal training, and workout plans are also available without the high membership costs and bleak attitude found at other city-center gyms.
Student Club
You immediately become a member of the University of Westminster Student Union (UWSU) when you enroll at the university. The UWSU is an autonomous organization organized by students for students.
The Student Union exists to represent your interests as a student, to preserve your rights, and to guarantee that your voice can be heard at the University when critical decisions are made.
