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Other names:
Westminster University
Contact: +44 171 911 57 35
University of Westminster
115 New Cavendish Street, W1M 8JS LONDON, United Kingdom
3.91 / 5 based on 294 reviews.
Description:
The University of Westminster is located in the heart of central London, close to the bustling shopping areas of Oxford Street and Regent Street. In fact, our main headquarters building is located on Regent Street itself and dates back to the foundation of the institution, then the Royal Polytechnic in 1838. Additionally, we have a large campus in Harrow, slightly out of the centre of town, which offers a greener environment where students can study in brand new purpose built teaching accommodation. Our international reputation dates from our founding years as the first ever polytechnic to the present day as one of Britain's largest universities with around 19,000 students studying a wide range of full- and part-time courses. The University has four campuses. Three located in central London and one in Harrow, suburban North West London.
85% of students recommend
294 reviews
16 5-star reviews of University of Westminster
Review by Daniela, Universität Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Business Studies, European Study Abroad Programme 
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Halls of Residence
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Halls of Residence
Why? I would definitely return to the halls, since it is the perfect place to get to know students from all over the world.
Personal comments:
The hall was situated in a safe and central neighbourhood of London. Access to the Campus, the main cultural sites, underground etc. was easy and perfect. Wlan was provided as well. Although the hall itself compared to halls in Austria was not that comfortable, getting to know different cultures and students from abroad and studying together with them, made the study abroad experience unforgettable. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Unfortunately many interesting courses were "closed" for foreign students.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
My overall language and communication skills definitely improved troughout the study abroad programme. At the beginning you had to get used to the very British English, which was just a matter of time. Moreover I would say, that the experience was a great advantage when it comes to Business English and technical vocabulary. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Government assistance Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
A compliment to the International Office, the tried their best to prepare us for our study abroad stay! In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
n/a FINAL COMMENTS
Do your grocery shopping outside London! Great Britain is full of treasures, discover it! Go horseriding in Wales (organized by a travel agency that collaborates with the University)! ... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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