University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) prides itself on delivering career-focused courses with excellent teaching in a campus designed for a great student experience. UWL courses and facilities are designed to take students beyond the classroom and into the real world of work – the focus is on developing the qualities and expertise that future employers look for. UWL graduates have access to tailored, life-long careers advice. 
 

WHY STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON 

Career-focused courses: The courses are designed with your future in mind, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure you are career-ready. UWL has strong industry links, providing students with invaluable networking opportunities and real-world experience. 

State-of-the-Art Facilities: The modern campuses are equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including advanced laboratories, creative studios and extensive libraries, all designed to support students’ learning and research. 

Supportive Community: Dedicated support, including academic advice, career guidance and mental health services, is available to help students every step of the way. 

Location: Situated in West London, the campuses offer a perfect blend of city life and green spaces. Students benefit from the cultural, social and professional opportunities that London has to offer, whilst also having access to beautiful parks and riverside walks. 
 

SPECIALIST AREAS AT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON 

  • College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
  • Institute for Policing Studies
  • Drama Studio London
  • The Claude Littner Business School
  • London College of Music
  • London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
  • London School of Film, Media and Design
  • School of Computing and Engineering
  • School of Human and Social Sciences
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine and Biosciences 
     

STUDENT SUPPORT AT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON 

UWL offers comprehensive and wide-ranging support to students, including; 

  • Academic Administration
  • Accommodation
  • Careers
  • Counselling
  • Disability and Mental Health
  • Faith
  • IT Services
  • Library Services
  • Placement and Employment Services
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Student Experience
  • Student Money and Immigration Advice
  • Students’ Union
  • Student Wellbeing
  • Student Welfare
  • Study Support
  • Volunteering. 
     

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON FACILITIES  

Alongside the Paul Hamlyn Library, UWL has a wide range of modern and well-equipped facilities; 
 

London College of Music 

  • 17 professionally designed studios
  • Nine live rooms
  • 10 large format analogue consoles with extensive outboard equipment
  • Five professional-standard performance and recording spaces
  • Five DiGiCo Live consoles
  • Full Dante / Rednet integration across the entire site
  • 64 channel location recording facilities
  • Three Mac labs with 24 hour access
  • Comprehensive range of microphones and backline
  • Steinway pianos throughout the school (37 in total)
  • Links to multiple London venues for performances and recitals. 
     

Performance

  • High quality spaces including Lawrence Hall and Vestry Hall
  • Fully equipped 200 seat black box theatre
  • 12 instrumental practice rooms
  • 3 percussion practice and teaching rooms
  • 5 acoustically isolated teaching pods 
     

Production

  • Four black box production rooms with performance dance floors, ballet barres, wall mirrors and ¾ drapes.
  • Media Resource Centre
  • In house record label ‘London Noise Records.’ 
     

London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism 

  • Flight-pad Flight Simulator
  • Onsite industry-standard ‘Savoy Kitchen’
  • Pillars Restaurant 
     

London School of Film, Media and Design 

Fashion 

  • Sewing and knit machines
  • Pattern cutting spaces
  • Mannequins
  • Print rooms
  • Access to design software 
     

Games Design and Development  

  • Digital Futures Lab
  • VR equipment
  • Photography studios 
     

Photography 

  • Studios
  • Photographic darkroom
  • Digital print facilities
  • Range of cameras and photography equipment 
     

Media 

  • Blast Radio studios
  • TV studio
  • Media Resource Centre
  • Digital Print Bureau
  • Gallery space 
     

School of Computing and Engineering 

Computing 

  • PC and Mac suites
  • AI Lab
  • Robotics Lab
  • Digital Futures Lab for gaming and VR
  • Electronics Lab 
     

Engineering 

  • Concrete testing Lab
  • Audio Engineering Lab
  • Architecture Studio
  • Computing Lab
  • Soil and Geotechnics Lab
  • Structural Lab
  • Hydraulics Lab
  • Electronics Labs 
     

School of Law 

  • The law library
  • Mock Court Room 
     

School of Medicine and Biosciences 

  • Molecular Biology Lab
  • Microscopes and Imaging Systems
  • Spectrophotometry Apparatus
  • 3D Printing & Bioprinting technology
  • Ultrasound Systems 
     

Drama Studio London 

  • 5 rehearsal studios
  • Grange Court Theatre
  • Sound studio
  • Theatre library 
     

School of Human and Social Sciences 

Criminology & Forensic Science 

  • Crime scene rooms
  • Fully equipped forensic labs with high-power microscopes 
     

Psychology 

  • State-of-the-art brain-imaging electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Eye-tracking equipment
  • Observation Laboratory
  • Virtual reality technology 
     

Westmont Enterprise Hub 

Incubation centre offering space and help with investment, structure, and support 
 

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON 

UWL has agreements with local, purpose-built student accommodation providers to bring students better rates than booking directly. 

Renting accommodation through UWL brings the following benefits: 

  • No deposit required
  • No estate agency fees
  • No interest flexible instalment plans
  • No guarantor, reference, or agent fees
  • Free reduced rent agreed for UWL students
  • Free utility bills included
  • Free unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Free wellbeing support
  • Free contents insurance
  • Free dedicated accommodation support. 
     

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS 

UWL’s courses are developed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring that the curriculum is aligned with current market needs and future workforce requirements. Courses are taught by professionals with extensive experience, giving students insight into real-world practices and trends. 

The university hosts numerous industry-specific career fairs and networking events, where students can meet potential employers, learn about career opportunities and attend industry-themed talks. 

Students are provided with tailored, lifelong careers counselling and support, including career planning, CV writing and interview preparation. The Careers service supports students with finding part-time work, internships and/or volunteering opportunities alongside of study and full-time work after graduation.  

UWL collaborates with numerous local and national charities to offer volunteering opportunities and runs a peer mentoring programme to help students develop skills whilst supporting their peers. 

Students also have access to the Westmont Enterprise Hub, which connects student entrepreneurs with investors and provides support for business ideas and start-ups. 
 

STUDY IN LONDON 

The University of West London has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free 10-minute shuttle bus service.  

The location is well served by public transport, with easy access to central London on the Elizabeth line (London Underground). The surrounding area is known for beautiful parks and riverside walks. 

Local attractions in Ealing include Walpole Park, Pitzhanger Gallery, Lammas Park, Ealing Studios and the Ealing Broadway Centre, which hosts a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants. 
 

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FACTS ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON 

Location: London, England 

Closest airport: Heathrow Airport  

Student population: c 12,000 

International students: c 3,000 
 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE/CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE 

  • Business, Hospitality, Tourism, Computing, Engineering, Music, Public Health, Law, Human and Social Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Media and Design 
     

NOTABLE ALUMNI 

  • Freddie Mercury
  • Pete Townshend
  • Ronnie Wood
  • Alex da Kid 
     

UWL RANKINGS  

  • Ranked 30th in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024*.
  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
  • Best modern** London university (non-specialist) in the Complete University Guide 2025.
  • 80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment. 

*The National Student Survey 2024 result is based on the average of answers to all questions by the registered student populations. 

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

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