The University of Westminster is a public university based in London, United Kingdom. Queen Mary University of London is a public research university in Mile End, East London, England.
| University of Westminster | Queen Mary, University of London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 711 QS World University 2024 # 701 QS World University 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 135 Times Higher Education 2024 # 145 QS World University 2024 # 110 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 569 for Engineering by Round University Ranking 2020 # 380 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 62 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 50 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -68 | UG Programs -162 PG Programs -164 Doctorate Programs -13 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18.0 % | 43.6 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 SAT - 1180 TOEFL - 92 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 295 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 57 TOEFL - 92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 19771 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17360 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39734 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24254.6 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24625.4 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 38868 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Doctorate: $106,000 Executive MBA: $83,000 Masters in Science: $61,000 Masters in Finance: $60,000 Bachelor (Other): $54,000 LLM: $53,000 | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 201-250; Highest paying degrees with average annual salary are: LLM – 89,000 USD, Executive Masters – 80,000 USD, MA – 73,000 USD |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | 75% – 85% in Class 12th for UG admission; CV, Personal Statement, At least 2 references |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 2 reviews | 6.9/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Westminster | Queen Mary, University of London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1838 | 1882 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 41% Male, 59% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | Westminster has four main campuses, three of which are in central London. The Regent Campus, The Marylebone Campus, The Cavendish Campus, The Harrow Campus are the four campuses. | Five campuses located across various parts of London: Mile End, Whitechapel, Charterhouse Square, West Smithfield, Lincoln’s Inn Fields; Mile End campus is only a minute away from Central London; Lincoln’s Inn Field campus is for postgraduate law programs |
| Library | The university Library Guides website provides detailed information and links to helpful books, journals, websites and other resources specific to your course or subject. The university has three libraries at Cavendish campus, Harrow campus and Marylebone campus. | Main library at Mile End campus; two medical libraries at Whitechapel and West Smithfield campus; Mile End library recently included a new active learning and study center, 57 seat training room, 35 seat PC room, and a 69 seat postgraduate taught reading room |
| Campus Life | University’s aim is to support students during their studies to function well in the world; experience positive relationships and have a sense of purpose. The university understands that student life can be stressful and commitments outside of University can sometimes be just as demanding as your studies. Through a range of advice, guidance and support services University can help you in looking after your physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing; they are all connected and equally important. University of Westminster Students' Union (UWSU) was founded in 1966 as The Polytechnic Students' Union. The union also operates a bar, The Undercroft, and the Loft venue, located on the Harrow Campus. The union has hosted to numerous musical events and gigs including Fleetwood Mac, and most notably the first and only encounter between Cream and Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Smoke Radio is a student-run radio station at the University of Westminster. The university has grounds in Chiswick on the Thames with boat house, tennis courts, athletics track and about 12 pitches. There are sports pitches and a sports hall at the Harrow campus while the Regent Campus has a gym, badminton courts and offers sports, martial arts and yoga classes. | 300 diverse societies; 60 sports clubs; live music sessions, cultural celebrations, craft workshops, movie nights, etc; Mile End campus has two shops, four cafes, two restaurants, a bar, a gym, a bookshop and a bank |
| Hostel | #Room ( High end apartments ) - $25034 #Rooms - $9585 | #Single En-suite Room - $10680 #Single Studio Room - $12303 #Twin Room - $6692 #Single Standard Room - $9193 |
| Famous Alumni | Sinclair Beecham and Julian Metcalfe (co-founders of Pret à Manger) Wilfred Cass (businessman and philanthropist) Raya Abirached (celebrity journalist, and host of the hit TV talent show Arabs Got Talent) Charlie Brooker (BAFTA-nominated broadcaster) | Nobel laureates: Sir Ronald Ross (physiology or medicine), Sir Joseph Rotblat (peace), Sir Charles K. Rao (physics), Mario Vargas Llosa (literature); Jane Hill (BBC News presenter); Peter Hain (former Leader of the House of Commons); |
| City Life | From business and finance to fashion, art, music, cinema and sport, London is where things tend to happen first. Studying at Westminster means that your classroom goes well beyond the walls of the university and everything that London has to offer is on your doorstep. London really will be your campus, and is also an ideal place from which to explore the rest of the UK and Europe. On average students can spend around £475 per week on rent and living costs in London. This might be more than you expected. A third of all the UK’s archives are housed in London, including the National Archives, which date back to the 11th century. Among the city’s 380 public libraries is the British Library, within walking distance of our central London campuses, and home to the Magna Carta, one of the most famous documents in the world. With over 200 professional theatres, you could visit a different show every weekend. London can be an excellent springboard for your future career. It's the financial and creative capital of the world, and home to 75% of Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and organisations across almost every professional sector imaginable. | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2019; With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate was around 4.4% in 2019. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK |
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