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University of West London
University of West London
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| Established: 1860 | Campuses: 2 in United Kingdom

Why Choose University of West London?

Best in the UK for Student Experience

Best in the UK for Student Experience

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 named UWL the best university in the country for student experience and teaching quality. That is not a self-declared claim — it is an independently assessed national ranking. The NSS 2024 backs it up, placing UWL as the number one London university for overall student satisfaction.

30th in the UK With a Career-First Approach

30th in the UK With a Career-First Approach

UWL sits 30th in the UK in the Guardian 2025 rankings, ahead of many older and larger universities. It calls itself the Career University for a reason — specialist facilities like professional hospitality kitchens, a flight simulator, London College of Music studios and a mock courtroom are built for students who want to graduate ready to work.

£200 Million Invested in the Campus

£200 Million Invested in the Campus

UWL has put over £200 million into its Ealing and Brentford campuses. That shows up in the Paul Hamlyn Library, modern teaching buildings, a sports centre with two gyms and specialist facilities across every school. Students get a contemporary learning environment, not a campus that has been coasting on past investment.

80% of Research is World-Leading

80% of Research is World-Leading

UWL is teaching-focused but not research-light. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 80% of its research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. That means the people teaching you are active researchers whose work is recognised at an international level.

West London Location — 25 Minutes from Central London

West London Location — 25 Minutes from Central London

Ealing and Brentford are residential west London neighbourhoods with excellent Tube access. Central London is around 25 minutes away, which means internships, employer events and industry connections in the capital are genuinely accessible during your studies. It is London living at a more manageable cost.

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University of West London

Rankings &
Achievements

QS Ranking

#30

Guardian UK Ranking 2025

QS Ranking

#57

Complete University Guide 2025

QS Ranking

#1001-1200

THE World Ranking 2026

Campus Locations

Ealing Campus (Main)
Ealing Campus (Main)

St Mary's Road; houses most teaching for business, computing, law, hospitality, film, music, nursing and health; Paul Hamlyn Library with 24-hour access, PCs and study zones
 

Brentford Campus
Brentford Campus

Boston Manor Road; engineering, computing and business; specialist labs and teaching spaces; free shuttle bus connects both campuses
 

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Course Highlights

Subject Area

Key Strength

Entry Route

Career Connections

Hospitality, Tourism and Events

London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism; consistently highlighted as a top UWL strength; hospitality training restaurant and professional kitchens on campus

BA direct entry; placement year options available

London hotels, airlines, event venues and hospitality brands; Marriott among named employer partners

Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences

NMC-approved nursing and midwifery degrees; strong clinical placement network in London and Berkshire; high satisfaction scores

BSc direct entry; IELTS 6.5 for health programmes; clinical DBS clearance required

NHS trusts in London and Reading; community health providers; strong graduate employment in healthcare sector

Music and Performing Arts

London College of Music — a recognised UK awarding body with national standing; alumni include Amy Winehouse

BMus direct entry; audition may be required

Performance, composition, production, music education; London's live music and recording industry

Business and Management

Career-focused business degrees with employability built in; ACCA/CIMA exemptions available for accounting routes; London employer connections

BA/BSc direct entry or foundation year; MBA requires work experience

Deloitte and London SMEs and corporates; internship and placement opportunities embedded in many programmes

Law and Criminology

School of Law with a dedicated mock courtroom; LLM specialisms in intellectual property and international commercial law

LLB direct entry; LLM requires 2:2 honours degree

London legal sector; mooting competitions; criminal justice and public sector organisations

Computing and Cyber Security

Practical, career-focused computing and cyber security degrees; labs and industry projects aligned with London tech sector

BSc/BEng direct entry; MSc for computing or related graduates

London tech companies; cyber security and software development roles; Brentford campus specialist labs

Film, Media and Creative Industries

Industry-standard editing suites, studios and production facilities; London creative sector directly accessible

BA direct entry; portfolio may be expected

London film and TV production companies, media agencies, digital content studios

Aviation Management

Flight simulator on campus — one of very few UK universities to offer this for aviation management students

BA direct entry

UK and international airlines; airport operations; aviation consulting

 

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Popular Study Areas

Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences
Music and Performing Arts
Music and Performing Arts
Business and Management
Business and Management
Law and Criminology
Law and Criminology
Computing and Cyber Security
Computing and Cyber Security
Film, Media and Creative Industries
Film, Media and Creative Industries
Aviation Management
Aviation Management

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Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Programmes:
  • Academic: Secondary school qualification equivalent to UK A-levels; typically 65 to 70% or above in Class 12 or equivalent; subject-specific grades required for Engineering, Nursing and Science programmes
  • English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) | PTE Academic 51 (51 in each skill) | TOEFL iBT 78 | Duolingo 105
  • Foundation Year routes: Slightly lower academic entry accepted (around 55 to 60%); IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 depending on pathway — check individual course pages
Master's Programmes:
  • Academic: Bachelor's degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent); some programmes including MBA prefer 2:1 or relevant work experience
  • English: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 5.5) for most PG courses; extended master's routes may accept IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band
  • Health and Nursing note: Nursing and Midwifery require enhanced DBS clearance, health checks and immunisation evidence in addition to standard entry

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Scholarships at University of West London

International Ambassador Scholarship
International Ambassador Scholarship
  • Up to £5,000 off first-year tuition
  • International fee-paying students with an offer for a full-time UG or PG degree; students are expected to take part in marketing events and promotional activities as UWL ambassadors
  • Competitive application; submit after receiving your offer; up to 100 awards historically given per year
International Tuition Fee Bursary (UG 2026)
International Tuition Fee Bursary (UG 2026)
  • £2,000 fee waiver
  • International students enrolling in UG or UG with Foundation Year programmes; must complete full course curriculum without module exemptions
  • Automatic when you pay £10,000 upfront tuition by 3 July 2026; cannot be combined with other tuition discounts

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Student Support Services

International Student Experience Team
International Student Experience Team

Dedicated team supporting visa queries, arrival guidance, settling into London and ongoing welfare throughout your studies

Academic Support
Academic Support

Personal tutors, academic writing workshops, maths support and library services across Ealing and Brentford campuses

Careers
Careers

Specialist careers advisers, CV clinics, mock interviews, internship sourcing and employer events; lifetime support continues after graduation
 

Wellbeing
Wellbeing

Counselling, mental health support, disability services and faith guidance on campus; UWL won University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024 reflecting a genuine commitment to student welfare
 

Student Community
Student Community

 57% of students are mature learners and 63% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; one of the most diverse student communities in UK higher education

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