Intro

While you are waiting for our next open day, have a look at our range of virtual open day talks and take a virtual tour of campus.

We have numerous videos introducing you to our undergraduate courses, several live Q&A sessions, and virtual tours of our facilities.

What's on

Find out more about events at UWL.

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introduction

  • University of the Year for Social Inclusion - Daily Mail University Guide 2024

  • Best modern* London university (non-specialist) - Complete University Guide 2024

  • In the top 30% of universities nationwide - The Guardian University Guide 2024

  • Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**
  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
  • 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) - Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.

Welcome to our academic schools

The heads of our academic schools introduce the courses, facilities and support we offer to our students, in the videos below.

Please note that the following videos were created in March 2020. Since then UWL has been named the University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and the top university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020 (question 27, excludes specialist institutions).

The Claude Littner Business School

 

Dr Amelia Au-Yeung, Dean of the Claude Littner Business School, explains why West London is a fantastic place to study for a degree in business.

College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare

 

Dr Charmagne Barnes introduces UWL's career-focused courses in the healthcare sector.

The Institute for Policing Studies

 

Hear from Mark Roycroft, former Head of the Institute for Policing Studies at the University of West London, on why UWL is a great choice for your future.

London College of Music

 

Professor Nicholas McKay, Director of the London College of Music, introduces our prime West London location, performance opportunities, high-tech studios and alumni achievements.

London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism

 

James Edmunds, Dean of the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, introduces the modern facilities available to students, from our flight simulator to the Food Innovation Lab.

London School of Film, Media and Design

 

Paul Lohneis, Head of the London School of Film, Media and Design, introduces our suite of creative courses from graphic design to journalism, media and communications

School of Medicine and Biosciences

 

Hear from Professor Richard Morgan, Dean of Biosciences at the University of West London, on why UWL is a great choice for your future.

School of Computing and Engineering

 

Hear from Professor Phil Cox, Head of the School of Computing and Engineering on why UWL is a great choice for your future.

School of Human and Social Sciences

School of Law

Philip Ells, Head of the School of Law, introduces the opportunity to study law at a university with a growing reputation and partnerships that will help you to make the transition to a successful career.

Applying to the University of West London

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Follow our tips for applying to university.

You will find out:

  • how to navigate the UCAS system
  • how to plan your application
  • some dos and don'ts for writing personal statements.

How we can support you throughout your studies and beyond

Student support services

We want you to experience university life to the full, so the support we offer is aimed at helping you reach your potential. 

Whether it is practical, personal, or study support that you need, help is available and easily accessible. 

University of West London Students' Union

The Students' Union organises a range of activities to make your time at university the best it can be.

Whether it's by joining a club or society, representing the views of your fellow students, or taking part in events, the Students' Union offers opportunities for everyone to get involved.

Discover our campus and accommodation

Our West London Campus has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free, 10 minute shuttle bus service.

The Berkshire Institute for Health at Fountain House is in Reading town centre.

What our students say

Alan walks us through a typical day as a BSc (Hons) Computer Science student at UWL.

Have any questions?

If you'd like more information or have any questions, please get in touch with us - we are here to help.

Disclaimer

*Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**National Student Survey results are based on the average of all scores in the survey.