History
The University of West London draws on a heritage of over 150 years in teaching and professional education.
From the outset, the University has played, and continues to play, a significant role in the educational, cultural and economic life of its region.
Education
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.
Research
Research at the University of West London spans a broad range of fields across the arts, STEM, health, education and more. We focus on research that has an impact on real-world problems, drawing on our close ties with businesses and industry as well as the expertise of our staff.
We have built up particular specialisms in the following seven areas. Each of our Research Centres is staffed by experts with an enviable record of publications, conferences, media and public engagement work in their chosen fields. More information about their current projects and collaborations is available below.
Career
One of the things students will learn from the Careers Service is that completing a degree is just the start of building a CV that engages potential employers. A degree is important but you need to complement that with extracurricular activities and work experience.
For many students the Careers Service played a crucial role in helping them prepare for their careers. Our graduates have recently secured jobs with Microsoft, the Foreign Office, Deloitte and IBM, to name a few.
Top reasons to study here
- UWL is located in London's industry hub, offering easy access to central London and major employers across a range of industries.
- With more than £150m invested in campus improvements, UWL is packed with modern facilities including a wide range of laboratories and studios.
- Many UWL academics still work in industry and have extensive networks, offering students an insight into what is happening in their fields and emerging trends.
University of West London Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1201 Ranking
- 100 Masters
- 99 Scholarships
- 1,322 Academic Staff
- 8,752 Students
- 3,413 Students (int'l)
- 3,400 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of West London Overview
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University of West London Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 80 reviews
- 5 Star 43 Reviews
- 4 Star 29 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 1 Review
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Student Diversity 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
- Career Development 4.5
Need more dissertation resources
Overall I have enjoyed my university experience. The teaching from lecturers have been very helpful. Although I think they could improve and help students more effectively in regards to the dissertation and provide further resources
Excellent university
This is a wonderful university, all the lecturers within the social science teams are very knowledgeable and continue to do research in their own field. Would highly recommend this university. Student services are amazing and very helpful. There is academic support which is great and social events cover quite a lot of different topics. Day trips are fun and inclusive with a range of activities. Overall it's a great uni to be a part of, although the only downfall is that there is no parking onsite
supervisor quality varies
It is good for the main library and there is help to get you into a career. They bring in a lot of opportunities to connect with companies within the field of study. I didn't receive that much support front the lectures outside of studying hours. For my dissertation though it depends on the supervisor you receive ; my last one didn't even speak English that well which made it difficult for me.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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University of West London Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Our student advisers are able to offer new and existing University of West London students a free and confidential, professional advice service on issues such as:A woman seeking advice from a uwl representative
- sources of funding - including fee status, eligibility, and the effect on funding of changing course or previous study
- problems with fees and funding
- money management and debt advice
- immigration and other issues relevant to international students
- entitlement to state benefits and tax credits
- housing rights.
Housing services
We know that accommodation is key to your university experience – you want to love where you live! The University of West London and your Students’ Union have a range of safe, affordable options for every type of student at our Ealing, Brentford and Reading sites.
Library services
The University of West London Library offers resources, high quality services and professional expertise to enable the effective discovery and use of information and the development of knowledge.
Our staff are committed to the learning experience and are constantly working toward developing Library services to meet our users' rapidly changing needs.
ICT services
The British Library Sound Archive, one of the worlds largest sound archives, offers a ground-breaking online digital resource of sound recordings reflecting the broad spectrum of its holdings. Access available via UWL network logon details. Worldwide access available.
Campus life
The University of West London’s Ealing site has undergone a massive £150 million transformation to provide students with modern teaching facilities to improve their university experience.
Whether you are studying for an MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, a BMus in Music Production or a BA (Hons) in Hospitality Management, it is vital you have the facilities, equipment and opportunities you need to develop skills for your future career.
Alongside our highly qualified staff, our refurbished Ealing site will give you the best start to your degree education as you work towards your career ambition.
Sports facilities
We have a gym at our Ealing site, located near Freddie's Bar by the Park entrance and reception.
The gym has a section of weights, which range from 1kg to 35kg, as well as a host of cardio machines, such as:
- treadmills
- cross trainers
- rowing machines
- exercise bikes.
There are also changing and shower facilities and lockers available to put your stuff in whilst you work out.
Student clubs
University of West London Students Union (UWLSU), is here to help you make the most of your University experience.
When you enrol onto a course, you're automatically signed up to be a member of the SU. Being involved in the SU means that you can have your say on how your course is run, get the chance to meet new people by joining a sports club or society, develop your skills with a student job and try loads of new things.