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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
294 reviews of University of Westminster
HOUSING
by dangomp, Dauphine, Paris, France
Business Studies, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: With a family
Why? I miss a lot my relatives but on the other hand, i get independance as i never coud get if i have stayed at home.
Personal comments:
The accomodation was very coorect, not expensive but dirty. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Magdalena, Universitat Jaume I, Castello, Spain
Translation/ Interpretation, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Favourite night spots: Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, Soho. Best cafe: Bewleys' Events not to be missed: Halloween Places not to be missed: Science Museum, Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Soho, Greenwich. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by rbangy, I.E.S.F., Lisbon, Portugal
Business Studies, Master
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Before choosing the course i advise anyone to contact the British Council for information regarding the course itself, to visit and ask for a tour at the University, and talk to people at the University.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
I have to say from my previous experiences (1997/1998) and recentely 2000/2001, London has all the facilities for international students, either part-timers or full-time. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sandra, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
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: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
When I came here I could not speak to the local people but now I live with English people and my clasess are in English as well and I do not have problems at all. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Sarah, Ubniversity of Dayton, Dayton, United States
Social Sciences, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Personal savings Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
I spent more than I would have at home because the exchange rate between dollars and pounds was so high and I took advantage of every opportunity I had. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Ivion22, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Journalism, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
work experience in Local or international companies in UK In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
It's a good place for Media study. Teaching facilities are quite professional. While sometimes a long queue. FINAL COMMENTS
London is such an expensive city to live in. Normally it's much cheaper to stay outside. But better make sure your host family has internet access, which is very important during your course. You can always find cheaper stuffs in different super-markets. You may also fo to Sainsbury after 8pm, when you can find reduced food. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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