University of Westminster
The University of Westminster is a public university which opened in 1838 as the first polytechnic in England and took university title in 1992. Three of its campuses are in central London and a fourth is at Harrow.
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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 Westminster 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 Westminster?
University of Westminster is a public university in London, founded in 1838 as the first polytechnic in England, taking university title in 1992. Three of its campuses sit in central London and a fourth is at Harrow.
The Regent Street building has been used for teaching since 1838. The Cavendish campus carries science and health, Marylebone carries architecture and business, and Harrow carries media, fashion and design.
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Which subjects stand out at University of Westminster?
The subjects University of Westminster is known for are media, communication and film, fashion and design, architecture and the built environment, business and finance, law and computer science and biosciences. Media and fashion, based at Harrow, are the fields the institution is best known for.
media, communication and film
with the studios and workshops at the Harrow campus
fashion and design
departments based at Harrow
architecture and the built environment
taught at the Marylebone campus
business and finance
taught in Westminster Business School
law
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
computer science and biosciences
at the Cavendish campus
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 Westminster?
University of Westminster 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 Westminster?
University of Westminster 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?
Three central campuses — Regent Street, Cavendish and Marylebone — sit within walking distance of each other between Oxford Street and Regent's Park, and Harrow is reached by Underground, and the city centre is a short journey away.
Living costs in London run above the rest of the country, which is why the official maintenance figure used in visa applications is set separately. Student Oyster cards cut the cost of city travel.
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How is an application to University of Westminster made?
Undergraduate applications to University of Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. University of Westminster 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 Westminster — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- University of Westminster — 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
