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Summary
The University of Westminster started 180 years ago as the first polytechnic in London and one of the first in the UK, established to educate the working people of London. Today it continues to build on this reputation, helping students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their full potential. At Westminster, you can be yourself and will feel part of a supportive and diverse community, where everyone is welcome and anything is possible.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate80%Postgraduate20%
Study mode
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Full-time87%Part-time13%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK70%International20%EU10%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
118th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000500 50%118th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212116 55%113th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%80th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.00 75%62nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.47 47%58th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33251655 50%82nd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226593 27%83rd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.319.6117th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.9 90%93rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10063.2 63%122nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10065.3 65%127th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Land & Property Management
- Law
- Marketing
- Music
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
66th out of 79
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Economics ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10076.6 77%66th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227108 48%63rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.78 69%73rd
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Research quality
/ Max 42.94 74%46th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.8 92%66th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%64th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
There are many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, University of Westminster is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential. With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. University of Westminster is proud of its facilities and high-quality teaching, have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in at greater depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Free Wi-Fi is available in halls, as well as shared kitchen and dining facilities, and 24-hour campus security.