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University of Westminster
About
The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was the first polytechnic to open in London. The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, and became the University of Westminster in 1992.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,530
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 51%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-530 | - | 2023 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =632 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Westminster?
University of Westminster's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,687.
When was University of Westminster founded?
University of Westminster was founded in 1838.
What are the top subjects at University of Westminster?
Top subjects at University of Westminster include: Communication & Media Studies, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Sociology, Law & Legal Studies, Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Where is University of Westminster located?
University of Westminster is located in London, United Kingdom.