University of Greenwich
Employability Rate
71%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 16,150 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Gold
Highlights
The University of Greenwich is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London. Its main campus is located in the iconic Old Royal Naval College, a World Heritage Site that has been seen in many movies and TV shows. The university dates back to 1891 as the Woolwich Polytechnic, eventually becoming Thames Polytechnic before gaining university status in 1992.
It appears in the top 100 UK Universities in the rankings by The Complete University Guide, The Guardian and The Times/Sunday Times. It's also classified as Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) of Higher Education. Around 20,000 students a year study at The University of Greenwich, including international students from more than 140 countries.
International students have various cost-effective housing options at the University of Greenwich. According to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, on-campus accommodation is the second cheapest in London.
Avery Hill is the most considerable accommodation option, housing over 1,200 students. The intercampus bus runs from here to the Greenwich campus until midnight throughout the week and is entirely free of charge. The accommodation at Greenwich comprises four halls within walking distance of campus and is occupied by postgraduate students. The Medway accommodation is within walking distance of Chatham town centre, with 350 rooms on campus and options for the Medway School of Pharmacy. The housing is secure with 24/7 support.
Off-campus accommodation can be found via the university partner, Studentpad.
New buildings and improved resources include the addition of the state-of-the-art Stockwell Street library and academic building. This £76-million investment is also home to the campus library, film and TV studios, and first-rate editing suites.
Greenwich Campus also has an on-site bar, two coffee shops, and several places to grab a bite.
The campus has been heavily invested in. Two south-east London campuses in the Royal Borough of Greenwich are the iconic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich and Avery Hill - and the historic Medway Campus in Kent. Greenwich and Avery Hill Campuses are connected by bus and train to central London. Medway Campus is just a 45-minute train journey away from the capital.
The student community is close-knit and welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The student clubs are academic communities, faith spaces and hobbies. Examples include the Art Society, Desi society and Games Development club.
Campuses
As well as being located in one of the world's most exciting cities, the university campuses benefit from excellent transport links. Greenwich and Avery Hill Campuses are connected by bus and train to central London. Medway Campus is just a 45-minute train journey away. Greenwich is packed with pubs, bars, restaurants, and live music venues.
The O2 is based in North Greenwich, as is the Cutty Sark and the 74-hectare Greenwich Park with its famous hillside views of London that feature the Royal Observatory sitting at the very top. Many students and people of all nationalities are fully integrated into London life, with the London Underground and Overground services easily transporting inhabitants to landmarks and tourist attractions all over the city.
Ranking
by QS
691-700
by THE
501–600
by GUARDIAN
116
FAQs
Greenwich University is deemed special for many reasons, including its high teaching quality, research excellence, diverse student body, high student satisfaction, and its beautiful, historic campuses in south-east London and Kent.
Eligible international students who have an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount of up to £3,000 in the first year with the International Scholarships Award. There are also scholarships to support international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies. The various scholarships on offer usually include merit-based awards, financial need-based assistance, or specific grants for students from certain regions or countries.
