Thank you for choosing Westminster as your place of study. We will do our best to help you through the application process and look forward to welcoming you soon.

Quick links for information on:

• Pre-departure briefings in country organised by the British Council
  
• Accommodation
• Visas and immigration
  
• Pre-sessional English courses
  
• International welcome programme

Full degree students

• immigration and visas
• money and banking
• health care
• travelling in London
• social activities
• adapting to life in the UK and part-time work

Once you’ve applied

The application decision time will vary according to the course that you have applied for. Decisions will be made on most applications within 5-10 working days. For courses that require you to submit additional documentation in support of your application (e.g. a portfolio, written essay etc) or to participate in an interview (either in person or by telephone) the decision will take longer.  If we contact you to provide more information or outstanding documents please reply as soon as you can, otherwise it will delay the outcome of your application.

You should receive an acknowledgement shortly after submitting your application which includes your application reference ID (8 digits long). Please quote this in all communications with the University. 

Admissions help

Each of the University's four sites has a dedicated Admissions Office, which can assist with inquiries about the status of individual applications.

The location where your course is administered is outlined in the prospectus or the relevant course page.

Receiving your offer

There are two types of offers you can receive: conditional or unconditional. If your offer is conditional, usually depending on outstanding results for your qualifications, please send supporting documents confirming you have met the condition of your offer to the relevant admissions office. You will find contact details of the admissions office dealing with your application in your offer letter.

Deposits

Undergraduate and postgraduate offer holders liable for overseas fees are required to pay a £4,000 deposit. This will be deducted from the outstanding course fee due at enrolment. Please note that the deposit is refundable in case of visa refusal, subject to submission of satisfactory evidence.

Please also see our Fees and funding page. 

Relevant websites

The British Council

Visit the British Council website for more information on international student's experiences, study opportunities and Arts, Education and Science in the Capital.

UKCISA

The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them. All UK universities with international students are members of UKCISA.

International Students House (ISH)

Offers information and advice to international students in London and organises events throughout the year.