University of Westminster

A leading State University, the University of Westminster has trained professionals in linguistics, journalism, architecture, business and the sciences for over 180 years. The University of Westminster has educated many heads of state, Nobel laureates in medicine, award-winning film directors and musicians, scientists and Olympic medallists

The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as Britain's first polytechnic. Later, the University of Westminster became a multi-disciplinary university, and today it is a progressive university with quality programmes in sought-after specialities. It was within the walls of this university that the first paid cinema show was held (the first in Britain!), and the first European photo studio was opened. The University is proud of its wide range of academic programmes, specialities and areas of study: many of the courses offered are virtually unparalleled in other universities

Campus Facilities:

The University of Westminster is located in London's historic Westminster district. International students will enjoy living in the heart of Britain: the main attractions of the kingdom - Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the lively pubs of Whitehall, the changing of the guard at Horse Guards Parade Ground - are all within easy reach of the university. The university has four campuses, three of which are in the Borough of Westminster. The main building of the university is located on Regent Street in the heart of the English capital

Harrow

One of London's most modern buildings, an innovative, newly refurbished campus. It is home to the faculties of Design, Media and Art

Marylebone

The Central Campus in the heart of London was built between 2010 and 2012 and is characterised by state-of-the-art architecture and facilities, innovative technical equipment and spacious classrooms. It is home to students on the Architecture and Business programmes

Little Titchfield Street

The newly renovated campus includes the largest university library with reading and computer rooms, and a huge law school

Regent

Located on one of London's main streets - prestigious, respectable and lively Regent Street. The campus features an excellent large student centre (Students' Union), excellent recreational areas and modern computer labs. This campus is home to faculties and departments of social sciences, humanities.

All facilities are provided for the students for their convenience. There is a large library and a dormitory. In addition, the institution of higher education is developing all the time, as evidenced by its entry into scientific groups and elite associations.

The academic infrastructure of the university includes:

- Library (open 24 hours a day)
- Workshops-laboratories
- IT centre
- Coffee shops and canteens
- Health Centre
- Recreational areas
- Architectural studios are the best in London
• Music studios
- Theatre workshops

The University has a well-developed sporting infrastructure in the London borough of Chiswick, where students train at professional and amateur level and try their hand at different sports

Sports infrastructure facilities:

- Tennis courts
- About 12 fields for athletes
- Swimming pool
- Fitness rooms
- A boating venue on the River Thames
- Playgrounds for team sports
- Gym

Facilities for people with disabilities:

- Lifts
- Rooms for people with disabilities
- Induction loops
- Parking places and other

Sport plays a big role in the life of the university. As early as 1883, the university started a student athletics team, which for a long time was the largest team in the country. In 1908, the University of Westminster organised the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games, for many years the university has awarded the Study Trophy to swimmers, boxers and cyclists, but the strongest area of the university is considered to be athletics

Facts:

We are talking about a prestigious institution, which every year is ranked among the top 80 best universities in the country, as well as in the top 5 per cent of the best at the global level
- The location in the heart of London allows students to explore the culture, architecture and peculiarities of the British capital in their free time, improve their cultural level and broaden their horizons
- Very high graduate employment rate - employers highly value University of Westminster students, deservedly considering them to be skilled workers
- Dynamic and continuous development, attention to innovative educational models, techniques, equipment and methods
- All curricula are practice-oriented, constantly changing and being adjusted to the current labour market and its needs
- More than £60 million has been spent by higher education institutions on modernising their campuses in recent years
- £205 million was the University of Westminster's income in 2018

The University of Westminster Careers and Employability Service works with hundreds of employers, helping students to develop skills and gain real work experience. Students can apply for full-time or part-time jobs, internships, volunteer work, attend networking and careers events, and take advantage of special graduate opportunities

After graduation, graduates have access to the services, resources and support of the Careers and Employability Service for a further 3 years. These include:
• Career support
• Assistance in writing resumes and job applications
• Preparing for interviews
• Online job databases (available for 18 months after graduation)
• Presentations and workshops from employers
• Career information resources