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The University of West London (UWL) is among the UK’s top 10 for teaching quality as per the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, and the top modern* university in London, according to The Guardian University Guide 2022. It was also the University of the Year for Student Experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
UWL, home to a diverse student population, delivers career-focused courses and a great student experience. At UWL, students are taught by industry experts and students benefit from their experience, insight, and support.
UWL students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen career through engagement with employers for hands-on experience prior to graduation. Students also enjoy life-long careers counselling and support.
UWL has invested over GBP 150m to help create an inspiring study environment for its students. The university’s West London Campus offers a first-class educational experience home to specialist study facilities and learning spaces such as hospital simulation centres, a mock court room, flight simulators, and much more to help students develop employable skills.
Given its location in London, UWL students can take advantage of a range of opportunities at their doorstep.
UWL also offers international students a range of scholarships to help ease their financial burden.
*A modern university is a university created after 1992
All students and recent graduates can receive help finding work. Every course at the university is career-focused. They are designed to prepare learners for the professional world. Some courses have an internship or placement included as part of the degree.
The university offers many career services and support, including:
UWL recently ranked well in the latest Guardian University League Tables in 2022. Its success includes:
It was also named the top modern* university for overall score for:
An overseas graduate student of UWL, Andreea-Daniela Coroama, is the university’s first International Student Experience Coordinator. She studied a degree in Business Studies and Marketing at UWL, now she’s dedicated to helping international students have the best experience possible.
She said: “I understand the challenges so many students face when they come to the UK…I learnt that the best way of enjoying my time at university was to get involved and take every opportunity to be part of this incredible community. This is the message I share with students as I want them to love their time here as much as I did.
“UWL has supported me throughout my journey, and I am so happy to be able to give that level of help back to others. This is what makes the university so special, and I am delighted to be a part of it and make a difference to our students.”
New international students to UWL can be sure someone is there to support them who understands what they’re going through.
*A modern university is a university created after 1992.
16,07,049 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
17,45,278 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
8,23,045 Living costs
7,53,403 To live on campus
UWL has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to EU and international students. These include department and course awards.
Up to 100 awards are on offer for eligible international students. They are worth up to GBP 5,000 and go towards the first year of tuition fees. Students must have an offer to study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
Students with the award will be international ambassadors. They help international students looking to study at UWL through open days, interviews and other activities.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree at UWL may be eligible for a bursary when studying for a second degree at UWL. These are worth GBP 2,500.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree at UWL may be eligible for a scholarship for a second degree course. These are worth GBP 5,000.
There are country-specific criteria for entry to UWL. If students have a qualification higher than A Level (or equivalent), they may enter directly to Year 2 or Year 3 of an undergraduate degree course.
Non-native English speakers and those whose previous studies weren’t entirely in English must meet UWL’s language requirements. Students usually need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Tests have to be from an approved UKWI test centre.
Because of Covid-19, UWL accepts the following language tests from non-EU international students in 2022. They will need the relevant overall scores:
International students who don’t meet the language requirements can take a pre-sessional English language programme. This takes place at UWL before the start of the academic course.
At the University of West London, students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields. Some of the university’s achievements:
As well as excellent teaching, courses are career-focused and practical. Some include in-built placements and internships where students gain valuable work experience. As the university has campuses in or near London, part-time work placement opportunities are available with some of the city’s most exciting businesses.
Academic study support at UWL includes:
Students have lots of study choices from UWL’s different schools and colleges: