University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich is a public university which took its present name in 1992, having opened as Woolwich Polytechnic in 1890. Its main campus occupies the Old Royal Naval College buildings on the Thames.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. University of Greenwich is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich is a public university in London, founded in 1992 under its present name, having opened as Woolwich Polytechnic in 1890. Its main campus occupies the baroque Old Royal Naval College buildings on the Thames, inside the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.
Three campuses divide the provision: Greenwich on the Thames holds the library and the students' union, Avery Hill holds health and education, and Medway in Kent holds engineering and pharmacy.
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Which subjects stand out at University of Greenwich?
The subjects University of Greenwich is known for are business and finance, computing, engineering, architecture, nursing and health sciences and education. Which of the three campuses a programme sits on follows the subject rather than the level.
business and finance
business, accounting, finance and logistics in Greenwich Business School
computing
software and information systems
engineering
mechanical, electrical and civil programmes at the Medway campus
architecture
with landscape and construction management
nursing and health sciences
nursing and midwifery at the Avery Hill campus
education
teacher training programmes
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, London (monthly) | £1,529 |
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What is campus and student life like in London?
The Greenwich campus occupies the baroque Old Royal Naval College buildings on the Thames, with the library and the students' union inside them. Avery Hill holds health and education, and the Medway campus in Kent holds engineering and pharmacy.
Greenwich Park, the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark are all beside the campus, and central London is reached by rail or by riverboat. Room types and current prices are published on the institution's accommodation pages.
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How is an application to University of Greenwich made?
Undergraduate applications to University of Greenwich go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to University of Greenwich directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does University of Greenwich issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. University of Greenwich appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- University of Greenwich — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- University of Greenwich — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
