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The University of West London (UWL) is a career-focused public university based in Ealing, west London, with further sites in Brentford and Reading. It traces its heritage to the Lady Byron School, founded in 1860, gained university status as Thames Valley University in 1992 and took its present name in April 2011. UWL is a member of University Alliance, the group of professional and technical universities that specialise in working with employers.
The West London Campus has two sites, St Mary's Road in Ealing and Paragon in Brentford, 1.5 miles apart and linked by a free 10-minute shuttle bus. The Elizabeth line runs from Ealing to Oxford Street in about 15 minutes. Nursing and midwifery are taught at Fountain House in Reading town centre in partnership with the NHS, and Ruskin College, Oxford, which joined the University in 2021, houses the Ruskin Institute for Social Equity and the Callaghan Library.
Teaching is organised through eleven schools and colleges: the Claude Littner Business School, the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Drama Studio London, the Institute for Policing Studies, the London College of Music, the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the London School of Film, Media and Design, the School of Medicine and Biosciences, the School of Computing and Engineering, the School of Human and Social Sciences and the School of Law. The Graduate School supports doctoral students, and the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Studies in Ealing, a partnership with the Business College of Athens, offers postgraduate maritime degrees.
Specialist facilities include an industry-standard Boeing 737 flight simulator, the Pillars Restaurant and Savoy Kitchens for hospitality students, one of Europe's largest studio complexes at the all-Steinway London College of Music, a mock courtroom, a crime scene suite, an accredited sport and exercise science laboratory and nursing simulation centres in Brentford and Reading. The University received the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2009 for its hospitality education.
Student life centres on the Students' Union (UWLSU), the UWL Sports Centre at St Mary's Road and sports teams that train at Ealing Trailfinders and the Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub; UWL is Brentford FC's official education partner. Accommodation is arranged with partner providers at Chapter White City in East Acton and The Paragon in Brentford, on 51-week contracts with no deposit or agency fees, with approved housing for students in Reading. International students are supported by an International Recruitment Team and regional offices for China, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Home and international tuition fees are shown on each course page. Fee status follows UKCISA guidance; EU students starting after February 2021 pay international fees. International tuition payments carry a £2,000 non-refundable deposit (refundable if no CAS is issued or a visa is refused other than for fraud), and refunds are subject to a £1,000 administration fee. Home students can apply for Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans through Student Finance England and the other UK funding bodies.
Help to Achieve Scholarships (3 at £5,000), the Kitsune Scholarship (£5,000), the LGCHT Friends and Alumni Scholarship (£5,000) and the Attram Foundation Scholarship (£5,000, Claude Littner Business School) are open to Home and international undergraduate and postgraduate students, with applications by 31 October 2026. The Humanitarian and Sanctuary Scholarship covers full tuition plus up to £10,000 a year in living costs for one student seeking sanctuary.
The Alumni bursary gives UWL graduates a £2,000 (2027 graduates) or £1,000 (earlier graduates) fee reduction on a taught postgraduate course starting September 2027. The PhD Bursary provides a £500 fee reduction each year, up to £2,000, for full-time PhD students enrolling in 2026/27, and fully funded PhD scholarships are offered to home/settled students.
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View scholarships for University of West London →Full-time undergraduate applications for September entry are made through UCAS. Part-time courses and full-time January starts are applied for directly through the 'Apply now' button on each course page. Entry requirements are set course by course, and some courses require two references. Applicants to Art and Design, Music, Nursing, Textile and Fashion, Midwifery and Operating Department Practice courses may be invited to an interview, audition, selection day or portfolio review. Offers made directly by UWL must be answered within three weeks.
For September 2026 entry, applicants with no offers can use UCAS Extra before 1 July 2026, add a choice to an existing application before 30 June, or apply through Clearing after 2 July.
Many courses accept entry into the second or third year (advanced standing) for holders of a Foundation Degree, CertHE, DipHE, HNC, HND or university modules completed within the last four years. Recognition of prior learning covers credit transfer, prior certificated learning and prior experiential learning assessed by portfolio. Admissions: +44 (0)20 8231 2220.
International applicants apply on the course page or through UCAS. Country-specific qualifications equivalent to A levels are accepted, and higher qualifications may allow direct entry into year two or three; Access to HE courses, Open University credits and professional qualifications are also considered. Applicants supply a passport scan, personal statement, reference, English language certificate and transcripts (officially translated). There is no application fee for direct applications. Applicants receive an 8-digit UWL applicant ID and access to the applicant portal. Integrated Foundation Year routes are available, and those needing a Student Visa should apply more than three months before the course start date.
Applicants from countries not defined by UKVI as majority English speaking must show English ability; tests must be valid on the first day of the course and course pages may set higher scores. Standard minimums:
Exemptions include GCSE/IGCSE English grade C/4, IB English HL 4 or SL 5, and a degree from a majority English speaking country, if taken within the last five years. Pre-sessional English courses are available for those below the required level. Offer conditions, including English, must be met before UWL issues a CAS.
Taught masters courses generally require an Honours degree (2:1 or above) in a related subject from a UK university or equivalent; substantial relevant work experience may also be considered. Applications are made online at any time through the course page, with most courses starting in September and places offered on a continuous basis. International applicants supply a CV, personal statement and two references.
PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants normally need a first or upper second class degree and a Masters with Merit or above (or equivalent research experience), plus IELTS 6.5 for international applicants without a UK degree. Applications are accepted year-round for January, May or September starts. Contact: +44 (0)20 8231 2655.
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