Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Westminster is a big, diverse university with most of its campuses in the heart of London, around Regent Street, Fitzrovia and Marylebone, plus a larger campus in Harrow, north-west London. It has a long history as London's first polytechnic and is known for media, arts and design, architecture, business and law.
The central location is a huge draw, but London costs are real. University halls cost about £198–£324 a week for 2026/27, and none are in central London: they're in Hoxton, Harrow, Wembley and Tottenham Hale, so expect a Tube or bus commute. You'll need to budget hard, but you'll be studying in the middle of one of the world's great cities.
Known for
The University of Westminster is 110th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 38.5, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | University of Chichester | 40.5 |
| 109 | Wrexham University | 39.9 |
| 110 | University of Westminster | 38.5 |
| 111 | University of the West of Scotland | 37.9 |
| 112 | Newman University | 37.3 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
2nd of 124 · Inclusion Score 79.8
51st of 124 · Nightlife Score 52.4
75th of 124 · Social Score 46.9
90th of 124 · Sustainability Score 43
99th of 124 · Innovation Score 44.7
102nd of 124 · Societies Score 40.9
110th of 124 · Safety Score 23.9
111th of 122 · Careers Score 18.2
113th of 124 · Employability Score 18.6
117th of 124 · Balance Score 25.9
117th of 123 · Happiness Score 22.5
118th of 124 · Freshers Score 34.5
119th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 21.3
120th of 124 · Value Score 22.2
120th of 124 · Affordability Score 7.7
London as a student city
Ranked 72nd of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 32.
The University of Westminster appears in 35 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 29th | of 58 | 103 |
| Sociology | 45th | of 86 | 129 |
| Criminology | 50th | of 94 | 113 |
| Journalism | 32nd | of 59 | 92 |
| Architecture | 30th | of 55 | 95 |
| Linguistics | 15th | of 27 | 57 |
| Real Estate | 13th | of 22 | 56 |
| Data Science | 30th | of 50 | 68 |
| Business and Management | 69th | of 114 | 118 |
| Economics | 52nd | of 85 | 97 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 30th | of 49 | 88 |
| Marketing | 55th | of 88 | 96 |
| Computer Science | 64th | of 102 | 110 |
| Law | 61st | of 97 | 102 |
| Animation (2D/3D) | 33rd | of 52 | 80 |
| Fine Art | 37th | of 58 | 92 |
| Psychology | 69th | of 108 | 104 |
| Biomedical Science | 60th | of 93 | 81 |
| Graphic Design | 44th | of 68 | 99 |
| Quantity Surveying | 23rd | of 35 | 68 |
| English Language and Literature | 36th | of 54 | 71 |
| Biochemistry | 40th | of 60 | 74 |
| Media and Communication | 53rd | of 79 | 93 |
| International Relations | 48th | of 71 | 73 |
| History | 52nd | of 76 | 74 |
| Politics | 54th | of 78 | 80 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 46th | of 66 | 63 |
| Creative Writing | 24th | of 34 | 55 |
| Cyber Security | 41st | of 58 | 71 |
| Film Production | 62nd | of 87 | 86 |
| Public Health | 10th | of 14 | 36 |
| Photography | 32nd | of 44 | 61 |
| Neuroscience | 19th | of 26 | 43 |
| Human Resource Management | 43rd | of 58 | 68 |
| Hospitality and Hotel Management | 4th | of 4 | – |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
The University of Westminster Students' Union runs societies, sports clubs and events across the sites. Because campuses are spread around central London and Harrow, student life is more city-based than campus-based: you'll make friends through your course, societies and halls, then use London as your playground. Regent Street, Soho, Fitzrovia and Marylebone are on the doorstep of the central campuses, and the Regent Street Cinema is part of the university's history.
University halls cost £197.96–£323.89 per week (2026/27, mostly 38-week tenancies; Unite partner halls 42 weeks) (2026/27 prices).
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Fleming Hall | Hoxton, east London | single rooms with washbasin (shared bathrooms), one 1-bed flat | £197.96/wk | For first-year undergraduates and study abroad students at the central London campuses. Budget ground-floor singles cost £197.96 (£7,522.48 for 38 weeks), standard singles £219.94 and the one-bed flat £323.89. |
| Harrow Hall | Harrow campus, north-west London | en-suite, double studios | £216.37/wk | On the Harrow campus, with 447 standard-plus en-suites at £216.37 (£8,222.06 for 38 weeks). Larger en-suites cost £223–£239 and studios £275.87. Baker Street is about 20 minutes away. |
| North Lodge (Unite Students) | Tottenham Hale, north London | en-suite | £250/wk | Partner hall for 528 students. Usually £300.38 a week, but there's a special offer for Westminster students: £250 a week (£9,500 for 38 weeks). Five minutes from Tottenham Hale station, 15 minutes to central London on the Victoria line. |
| Olympic Way (Unite Students) | Wembley Park | en-suite | £275.75/wk | Next to Wembley Stadium, five minutes from Wembley Park station (about 20 minutes to central London). £275.75–£276.90 a week. Facade works are scheduled during 2026/27. |
| Marylebone Hall | Marylebone, central London | n/a | Not published | Closed for refurbishment and unavailable for 2025/26 and 2026/27. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
Cheaper than central London, with fast Victoria, Central or Overground links into town.
Handy for the Harrow campus and the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines into central London.
Busy north-west London areas with Jubilee and Overground links to Marylebone and Baker Street.
Top tip
To apply for halls, you must have Westminster as your firm choice, with a Conditional Firm or Unconditional Firm offer for a full-time course, and accept it before you submit a housing application. Reply to your room offer by the deadline it gives, or it lapses. For Alexander Fleming and Harrow Hall, you'll pay a £250 damage deposit. Unite halls take an advance rent payment. If you need adapted accommodation, submit your reasonable adjustment form by 1 June.
London is the most expensive place in the UK to be a student. Westminster's halls cost £197.96–£323.89 a week in 2026/27 (about £7,500–£12,300 for 38 weeks), with bills and internet included. On top of that, budget for daily travel, since no hall is next to the central campuses. Private renters usually pay a deposit and a month's rent upfront.
Getting around
The central campuses are near Oxford Circus, Great Portland Street and Baker Street, and Harrow campus is about 20 minutes from Baker Street. Most students commute by Tube or bus. Get an 18+ Student Oyster for 30% off Travelcards and bus passes: a monthly Bus & Tram Pass costs £66.50, and pay-as-you-go buses are £1.75 with the Hopper fare.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
The University of Westminster is 110th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 38.5. Its strongest results are for inclusion (2nd).
Westminster doesn't promise a guaranteed room on its accommodation pages. Rooms are allocated under its hall allocation policy. To apply, you need Westminster as your firm choice, with a Conditional or Unconditional Firm offer for a full-time course that you've already accepted.
Alexander Fleming Hall is in Hoxton, Harrow Hall is on the Harrow campus, and the two partner halls run by Unite Students are in Wembley (Olympic Way) and Tottenham Hale (North Lodge). Marylebone Hall in central London is closed for refurbishment for 2025/26 and 2026/27.
For 2026/27, rooms cost from £197.96 a week (a budget single at Alexander Fleming Hall) to £323.89 a week (a one-bed flat there), mostly on 38-week tenancies. Bills and internet are included.
No. All Westminster halls are self-catered, with shared kitchens, or kitchens in self-contained units at Harrow.
Apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which gives 30% off Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. A monthly bus pass then costs £66.50. Pay-as-you-go buses are £1.75, with unlimited bus transfers within an hour.
It depends on your course. Westminster has central London campuses at Regent Street, Cavendish (New Cavendish Street) and Marylebone (Marylebone Road), plus a campus in Harrow. Check your course page, then pick a hall with an easy commute.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
