The University of West London draws on a heritage of 150 years in teaching and professional education. First founded as the Lady Byron School in 1860, the institution as it exists today was originally formed from the merger of Ealing College of Higher Education, Thames Valley College of Higher Education, the London College of Music and Queen Charlotte’s College of Health Care Studies. In 1991, the institution became the Polytechnic of West London, before gaining full university status in 1992 to become Thames Valley University. The University subsequently evolved through a number of mergers. It merged with Northwick Park School of Nursing, Riverside College of Nursing and the North West Thames Regional Health Authority's AIDS Unit in 1994, Berkshire College of Nursing and Midwifery in 1995, and with Reading College and School of Art and Design in 2004. In July 2010 the University completed the divestment of its site in King's Road, Reading, (now known as Reading College) and in April 2011 formally changed its name to The University of West London, following prior approval from The Privy Council. The new name reflects a re-focusing of the University's activities on its Ealing and Brentford sites. In May 2011 the University celebrated the installation of Laurence Geller as its new Chancellor. Laurence is himself an alumnus of the University and a leading figure in the hospitality and tourism sector. From the outset, the University has played and continues to play a significant role in the educational, cultural and economic life of its region.
We achieved the biggest overall national rise over the 2016/17 academic year in The Times/Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Complete University Guide league tables. We are ranked as the top modern university* in London, 8th modern university* in the UK and 56th university nationally by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and 58th university nationally by the Guardian University Guide 2018. Over 97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation**.
Our graduates achieve the second highest starting salaries of all the London modern universities.
We have invested over £50 million in a new campus with modern facilities to improve students’ learning and social experience, as part of a spending programme on first-class facilities which totals £150 million. Our recently built campus in Ealing features a new library and transformed teaching spaces including a simulation centres for nurses, midwives and health care professionals, specialist radio studios, a fully equipped studio theatre and a mock court room.
The best Student Union in England according to the National Student Survey 2017 with a new bar, café, gym, lounge and office facilities. Food and product development in the West London. Food Innovation Laboratory
Work has begun on the Westmont Enterprise Hub for students to collaborate with local businesses. Our consistently high standard of teaching was recognised with a Silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
We are ranked top in London for teaching quality and student experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We continuously adapt our curriculum to ensure our graduates have the most sought-after skills, with new courses in areas from social media marketing to cyber security.
Five courses achieved a 100% overall satisfaction rating in the National Student Survey 2017: Accounting and Finance, Acting, Midwifery, Nursing – Children’s Nursing and Health and Social Care: Assistant Practitioner.
Our courses are highly-acclaimed by students and our Civil Engineering, Law and Accounting courses were rated top in London in the National Student Survey 2017.
Our leadership team was recognised as an 'Outstanding Leadership and Management Team' at THE Leadership and Management Awards 2017.
London College of Music has an ongoing partnership with Investec Opera Holland Park.
The School of Computing and Engineering has one of the first higher education partnerships in the UK with Amazon Web Services. Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992. UWL received the rankings listed above when compared to all other modern universities ranked in the guides / surveys cited.
The Enrolments statistics are calculated by the number of students registered onto a course, if a student is registered simultaneously on an undergraduate course and on another course they would be counted twice in the Enrolments column. The FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for a part-time course is calculated by comparison with an equivalent full-time course. Welcome to the University of West London! We are the best modern university in London* with the best student union in England. 97% of our graduates are in employment or further education within 6 months***
Our brand new facilities, amazing West London location and great career prospects are some of the reasons you should study at the University of West London. The University of West London's degree courses span a range of disciplines from musical theatre and nursing to accounting and graphic design. Our students will get the chance to study using state-of-the-art facilities and develop in realistic working environments, eg hospitals, recording studios and laboratories. The combination of innovative facilities and passionate and experienced staff has seen several of our courses receive a 100% satisfaction rating in 2017's National Student Survey.
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I intended to to undertake an MSc in Dementia Care, but left at the PG.Cert stage, due to the poor quality of teaching and resources. The assessment procedures were also inconsistent and unfair, and the structure of the course was substandard.
By Mark Kane (Aug, 2018) |
They are really disrespectful and uneducated! They make up diagnoses and label you mentally sick if you dare stick up for your human rights! They are racist too! Not a good place if you are a mature nursing student! If you come from an academic background they become very jealous!
By Monica Nath (May, 2018) |
Proudly graduated from here. My overall experience from year 20:12-14 was excellent. I enjoyed every classes, lectures and time spend with lovely people.
Highly recommended!!!!
By Rajib Sherchan (Apr, 2018) |
I've spent one semester at UWL due to the Erasmus+ programme.
For those who are unfamiliar with the term, Erasmus+ programme enables students from the EU to gain academic experience at other universities. You're attending indentical courses as at your home university, only abroad.
UWL helped me to find an accomodation in Paragon and provided me with useful information before my arrival.
I was higly impressed by the teaching stuff. Everyone was very supportive and always available for questions.
What I liked the most was the 24/7 library, where I spent countless hours.
I also met a lot of people with an international background, who became very close friends in a short period of time.
Thank you UWL for this great experience.
By Christine Sirbu (Feb, 2018) |
I attended an open day. It's just money making university and no quality education. Staff was very rude with zero information. Building is so small and tuition fees are very high. Noisy atmosphere everywhere. It should be a primary school.
By Umer (Feb, 2018) |
As my first experience of working in a university, i have been hugely impressed with the services available to students the way in which most lectures really want to help and make a difference. Whilst people make mistakes at times and the systems don't always work in the way they are meant to, i have always found the staff willing to go the extra mile. They really do care and try their best. I am immensely proud to work here, particularly in the business school
By Paul Byrne (Nov, 2017) |
Studied undergraduate here for last four years. Teachers here are passionate and every lectures are well structured. I enjoyed whats been taught.
Now I am doing my postgraduate. Absolutely loving it. One of my top favourite lecturer is Emmanuel Mensah Asiedu! Real asset of the university. I appreciated his enthusiasm. Always look forward for his lecture.
By Muntakimur Rahman (Nov, 2017) |
Amazing and one of the best university in London, staff are highly professional and always there to help students! Excellent environment and facilities!
By Faraz Rajput (Sep, 2017) |
My beloved university ,I am so thankful for the quality education,the polite support staff ( Maribel Rey ) and the learned faculty.Specially Joanna Carter and David Mutlow.
By Abid R Choudhry (Sep, 2017) |
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At the University of West London, the exceptional quality of education and the genuine support from staff have empowered my child to flourish academically and personaly in the vibrant heart of London.
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