University of Westminster

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Uni facts

London, UK

Type

Private
Rank

989
International students

6375
Nationalities

169
Total programs

3
Acceptance rate

17%

Study abroad at the University of Westminster

Founded in 1838, the University of Westminster is a public research university based in the UK capital of London. It offers international students a number of pathway programs including International Year One and Pre-master’s programs.

These programs allow you to study at Westminster even if you don’t meet the degree entry requirements. You will learn alongside other international students, improve your language skills and have the chance to study a postgraduate degree, or move into the 2nd year of a bachelor’s.

You’ll study at Kaplan International College (KIC) London, but will have full access to all of the University’s facilities. Westminster offers the latest equipment in its high-tech laboratories, TV studios and multimedia newsrooms. On campus you’ll also find well-equipped gyms, multisport playing fields, and more than 100 different clubs and societies you can join.

Why study at the University of Westminster?

Great location
The University is located in the heart of London, one of the most multicultural cities in the world
International university
Westminster is ranked in the top 10 most international universities in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2019)

Life as an international student

Westminster is a truly diverse and international university with students from 169 countries.

When you arrive in the UK, you’ll be met at the airport by the airport transfer services, who will get you safely to campus. Before the start of term you’ll take part in Welcome Week which includes tours of the campus and local area, and staff will help you with things like registering at a doctors and setting up a UK bank account.

There will be a range of activities and trips you can enjoy including cinema visits, trips to London and other UK cities like Brighton, Cambridge and Oxford, and various clubs. Staff will also help you continue to your university degree once you’ve completed your pathway program.

Accommodation is available for international pathway students, and located in secure residences within a short distance of the campus. All rooms include Wi-Fi, furniture, communal areas and laundry facilities.

Student life & facilities

Group of students planning a presentation in a living room

Library
- Individual Study Rooms
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
- Quiet Areas
- Museum
Fitness Centre
- Spin Studio
- Machines
- Free Weights
- Fitness Classes
- Dance Studio
- Personal Trainers
No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
- No. of Badminton Courts 1
- No. of Tennis Courts 1
- No. of Basketball Courts 1
- No. of volleyball courts 1
Food & Restaurants
- Restaurants 1
- Cafe’s 1
IT Support
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
Healthcare & Medical
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
Transport
- Campus parking
Sports Facilities
- No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
Tutoring Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Peer & Buddy Program
Praying Rooms
- Language Center
- Group Praying Rooms
- Pre sessional English Academic skills courses

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