University of Westminster
The University of Westminster boasts a rich history and has been providing students with academic excellence, cultural engagement and personal enrichment since its inception as The Polytechnic Institution in 1838. Together with their students, their staff make them what they are – an inclusive and diverse University with a passion for learning that makes a difference in the real world. Their academics are experts in their field and professionals in their own right, bringing current knowledge and new ways of thinking to the courses they teach. They also have a proud tradition of adding to the University’s rich culture by awarding honorary degrees to extraordinary people and keeping in touch with their notable alumni.
They strive to create the best possible learning environment for their students and are committed to fostering a culture of professional achievement for their staff.
Westminster was recently named one of the top 100 most international universities in the world. With students from 169 nations we have the most diverse student community in the UK.
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Open Days
Take a look at the Open Day calendar to book your place.
2019 Open Days
Saturday 9 March 2019
Saturday 22 June 2019
Our undergraduate open days are tailored to help you find out more about life at the University and provide the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students, academic staff and student services.
You will have the opportunity to personalise your day:
- Attend specific subject sessions to find out more about the course you want to study.
- Talk to our student ambassadors to get a taste of life at the University.
- Take a campus tour.
- Meet our academics.
- Find out more about all our student services.
- Have some fun!
Student Life in London
There are four campuses in London, which are home to three our Colleges, Westminster Business School, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries. Three of the campuses, Cavendish, Marylebone and Regent are in central London and one Harrow is just north-west of the city. London is one of the most exciting cities in the world and studying at the University of Westminster means that the city is your campus.
The central London campuses are all within easy walking distance of each other and enjoy enviable locations in the heart of London. As you can imagine, London is a big and wonderful city to experience University life in. The entertainment and shopping districts are all within walking distance or a couple tube stops away. As a global capital city there is always something happening from free exhibitions and festivals, street markets and rooftop bars to live music, art and theatre. If you need a little quiet time we have huge green areas like Hyde Park and Greenwich Park which provide great places to relax and unwind.
Travel information
One of the first things to do is get an Oyster or Contactless card. You can top-up an Oyster online, at stations, or in newsagents where you see the Oyster pre-pay symbol. It works out much cheaper than paying for travel cards and single journeys. Full-time students, and some part-time students, can apply for a student Oyster card, which allows you to save as much as 33% on fares. Make sure you check out your local bus routes first as the costs are much less.
Londoners can now make as many bus and tram journeys within an hour for the price of just one ticket. The “hopper fare” allows passengers to make unlimited changes within 60 minutes for £1.50 and is a brilliant way of getting to know the city above ground.
Additionally, cycling can save you a small fortune. There are plenty of cycle paths in case you’re worried about safety or getting lost. Always make sure to wear a helmet.
Don’t have a bike? Register with Santander Cycles, or Boris Bikes as they are sometimes known, and you can hop on and off at handy locations across the city.
Featured Societies
Choral Society
The Choral Society, a part of the Centre for Performing Arts, is a choir that was founded some 5 years ago. Since then it has developed into a strong and close-knit society for people with a passion for singing to come together. We sing songs from a wide range of different genres, and at the Choral Society, everyone is welcome! Our rehearsals, led every Tuesday evening by an external musical director, are held at Regents Campus.
Harry Potter Society
Be a muggle, a witch, a wizard, or even a squib, all are welcome! You don’t have to be a fan to join but you might leave as one. They are a brand new society! Come to our events to watch movies, engage in debates, play HP inspired games and compete to win the monthly house cup! They also award points to attendees who wear HP related clothing and jewellery! Feel free to done those roaring lion hats and be as Loony as you wish! Joining the society will be a chance not only to have fun but also to make friends and to participate in fun activities. So grab your wands and your robes for a magical year!
DJ and Production society
The ambitions to this organisation is to offer a musical platform for Westminster students over the music industry. Whether that is producers needing to embark their work to the next level, being distributed over social media like our own Website, Soundcloud & Facebook. Or giving the chance for artists to perform at our own held events, in particular, DJ’s and MC’s. This society will organise club-nights. This is not only a positive for Westminster students to show what they’ve got. But is also a chance for Westminster students to get out and check the events out! They want to offer fresh music to the table, given their own students. To give that electric fresh vibe to the SU.
Art and Design Society
We are a new society launched in November 2015 and are welcoming all students across every campus. Whether you currently study a creative subject or just enjoy art as a hobby, we want to give everyone the opportunity to be involved! Taught workshops, art fairs, exhibition visits, social events, guest speakers and a great way to meet students that have the same interests as you!
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University of Westminster
101 New Cavendish Street
London
W1W 6XH
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Telephone: +44 (0)20 7915 5511
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