University of Westminster
United Kingdom
The University of Westminster is a public university in London, England, with its main campuses in the heart of the city's West End and Marylebone. It is known for its diverse, international student body, strong industry connections, and a practical, career-focused curriculum. The university offers a broad range of programs with particular strengths in media, communications, architecture, law, business, and the life sciences.
University Overview
Founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution, it was Britain's first polytechnic, established to demonstrate new technologies and inventions to the public. It evolved into the Polytechnic of Central London (PCL) in 1970. It was granted university status in 1992 under the UK's Further and Higher Education Act, becoming the University of Westminster. It has a pioneering history, including opening the UK's first public photographic portrait studio and being an early provider of television engineering courses. Its mission has consistently been to provide professional education accessible to all.
