University of Westminster ranked number one in London for Student Support at Whatuni Student Choice Awards

The WUSCAs are the largest annual higher education awards in the UK decided entirely by student feedback. Each year Whatuni collects tens of thousands of reviews from students across the country, spanning a range of aspects of university life, including student support, teaching quality, facilities and student experience.

This year, many reviews highlighted the University’s dedication to employability and career skills, which are key priorities of Zone29, Westminster’s new hub for careers and enterprise. For example, students expressed their gratitude for initiatives such as the University’s Westminster Working Cultures programme, which provides the opportunity for students to gain insight into working life and employment culture in major cities across the globe, including Mumbai, Cairo and Singapore.

To ensure career development is central to the student experience the University has embedded 35 hours of Work-Based and Placement Learning into every undergraduate course, helping students build practical skills and gain valuable experience to support their future careers.  

The University of Westminster is also ranked second in London for facilities, recognising the innovative and high-quality spaces available across its campuses in the heart of London and at Harrow.  

Students also have access to a large range of sports clubs and societies powered by the University’s Dragons ethos. The Dragons identity shines a spotlight on the exceptional students, academics and initiatives that define the University community, creating a powerful sense of belonging and bringing the entire University together in celebration of its achievements.

One initiative is the University's Gene Editors of the Future programme, Westminster’s flagship extracurricular scientific initiative, which has been formally designated under the Dragons banner to signify excellence at the intersection of research and education.

About the programme Ribana Cristescu, a Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience BSc Honours student, said: “The Gene Editors of the Future initiative was not designed simply to teach science; it was and continues to be designed to grow people through science and guided by the spirit of Westminster's Dragons ethos. The Dragons ethos is something difficult to define in a single sentence. It is not a slogan or branding concept. It is a culture. A mindset. A shared energy built around courage, collaboration, resilience, inclusion, curiosity and growth, meant to offer an environment where students feel encouraged to step beyond what they think they are capable of.”

Among the feedback shared in the reviews was a testimonial from Kadie Ellis, a Business Management (Human Resource Management) BA Honours student, who said: “The University of Westminster has been a life‑changing and incredible place to study. The University embeds employability into everything, from lessons, employability awards and career mentoring, and beyond the classroom there are endless global and practical opportunities, even for students who may not have prior experience. Before coming to university, I had never travelled internationally, but through Westminster I’ve been able to visit South Africa, Barbados for a Microsoft programme and Scotland for a leadership retreat to support my professional development.”

Another testimonial was from Md Mainul Islam Satabddo, a third year Software Engineering BEng Honours student. He said: “Studying at the University of Westminster has been a defining experience largely due to its unbeatable location and professional atmosphere; whether you’re at the Regent Street Campus or the media hubs in Harrow, you feel directly connected to the industry, and the diverse, international cohort really broadens your perspective.”

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Bonfield said: "I am so pleased that our students have recognised our unrelenting quest to provide the very best student experience we can for everyone in our Westminster community."

Linsey Cole, Director of Business Engagement and Graduate Futures, said: “What makes this award so meaningful is that it comes directly from our students.  This recognition reflects the strength of our support for students and the transformative impact of Zone29, our new home for careers and enterprise. By embedding employability into every course and providing personalised guidance, global opportunities and real‑world experience, Zone29 ensures our students are equipped with the skills and confidence to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Being ranked number one in London for Student Support shows that our students feel this commitment every day.”

This award recognises the University of Westminster’s direct contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, 4: Quality Education and 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.  

Learn more about Zone29, the University's home for careers and enterprise.

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