University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as the first royal chartered polytechnic in London, officially granted its charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992. With over 180 years of history, it is one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. The university is patronized by Queen Elizabeth II and is widely recognized for its teaching excellence, highly skilled staff, and world-class research, attracting both local and international students. 

Currently, the university has over 22,000 students from more than 169 countries, making it one of the 15 most international universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Students benefit from a truly diverse and international learning environment. Its central London location provides access to a strong network of leading companies and partnerships with over 7,000 global organizations, helping students gain practical experience and prepare for the workforce. 

Location 

The University of Westminster is located in Zone 1, London, with four campuses: three in central London – Cavendish, Marylebone, and Regent – and one in Harrow, just a 20-minute train ride from central London. 

The central London campuses are near famous landmarks such as Oxford Street, Marble Arch, Madame Tussaud’s, Regent’s Park, BBC, and the British Library. London, as a major global city and one of Europe’s largest financial hubs, is easily accessible from Heathrow Airport, either via the Heathrow Express (15 minutes to central London) or by underground train (Tube), which takes approximately 45 minutes. 

Facilities 

The university has invested over £20 million in its facilities, supporting both academic and extracurricular activities. Highlights include: 

• Financial Markets Suite for specialized learning
• Sports facilities for various activities
• Its own cinema, famously known as the first cinema in the UK 

University of Westminster Rankings 

• Awarded Gold for teaching excellence by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023) 
• Top 100 in the UK by Times High Education Rankings 2026 
• Top 125 in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026 
• Top 130 in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2026 

 
Renowned Programmes at the University of Westminster 

• Anatomy and Physiology 
• Architecture – Top 30 in the UK* 
• Business 
• Economics 
• Fine Art 
• Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism 
• Land & Property Management – Top 15 in the UK* 
• Management 
• Marketing Communication 
• Nutrition and Food Science 

* Subject rankings based on The Complete University Guide 2026 

Visit the University of Westminster website: 🌐 www.westminster.ac.uk  

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