About us

Pioneers since 1838

We started out 180 years ago as the first polytechnic in London and one of the first in the UK, established to educate the working people of London. Today we continue to build on this reputation, helping students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their full potential.

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Students

We support more than 19,000 students on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.

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Different nationalities

We welcome students from all walks of life from all over the world.

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Industry partners

Our partners include large corporates, SMEs and charities, which offer placements and work experience to our students.

Student success

Throughout your studies with us, you'll have access to a variety of opportunities, tools and resources, as well as dedicated career support, to enhance your employability.

There are also a variety of initiatives and schemes aimed at helping you build your transferable skills, network with potential employers, and prepare for the ever-changing graduate job market.

Graduate destinations

Our graduates go on to work for a variety of organisations around the world, including top employers such as (source: Linkedin):

Study at Westminster

Our undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses span a variety of subjects – from Architecture and Interiors to Computer Science and Software Engineering, from Business and Management to Journalism, Digital Media and PR.