A global university with London energy
The University of Westminster has easy to reach campuses in prime central London locations, as well as a creative campus in leafy Harrow. We teach career-focused, practical courses using industry-standard facilities, so you feel prepared for the world of work. Develop your confidence and skills in bespoke workshops, labs, galleries, studios and other collaborative spaces.
All students are guaranteed opportunities to receive dedicated support, including:
- Personal tutors – helping you fulfil your academic and personal potential
- Mentoring – one-to-one or group mentoring sessions with industry professionals
- Zone29 – our new nine-storey building for student enterprise and career success, connecting you to jobs and work placements, 1-2-1 career appointments, events and resources
- UK and international travel – opportunities to apply for learning and professional experiences in London, around the UK and across the globe
- Breakfast, on-site gym membership, clubs and societies – all completely free to support your health and wellbeing
How to apply
Have all your exam results ready
Have your UCAS ID ready (if you have one)
Have a list of your preferred courses
If you are not sure yet and want to find out more about our courses
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Clearing campus tours
In-person tours
Book your place on one of our in-person campus tours to get a taste of student life at Westminster and explore our campuses with a dedicated guide.
Video tours
Our campus tour videos are presented by Westminster students and showcase our teaching spaces, learning facilities, libraries and more.
Your campus will be determined by which of our courses you choose to study. Visit our individual course pages to confirm where you'll be based.
What is clearing and how does it work?
Clearing is part of the UCAS application process. It helps students who have not yet secured a university place to find and apply for a course.
Prepare for Clearing
Browse our Courses in Clearing to find the right course for you.
When you have your results
If you already have your results, call us now on the numbers above. You can also complete our form to apply for the course you've chosen.
If you're still waiting for your results, apply as soon as you have them. Make sure you have your UCAS number and qualification details ready (subjects and grades), including GCSE results. It's also helpful to have a pen and paper to take any notes.
If you meet our entry requirements and we can offer you a place, we'll email you to let you know. You'll receive formal confirmation via email with a deadline for accepting your place.
I have a Clearing offer. What next?
If you call us on results day and we offer you a place, you’ll need to log on to UCAS Hub to accept our offer. You’ll be able to do this from 1pm on Thursday 14 August. Find out more in our FAQs section below.
International students
If you're an international student looking to start a degree in September 2025, check our Clearing advice for international students.
If you’re joining us based on an EU qualification, regardless of nationality, you may qualify for our EU Qualifications Welcome Awards worth £4,500 per academic year for eligible students.
Offer holders
I already have an offer and now I have my results
If you want to check what to do with your application, want to change course, enquire about enrolment or defer your place, visit the Offer holders page to find out more.
How do I get released from my place at Westminster?
We hope that you will join us at Westminster. However, if you're holding a confirmed place with us and you now wish to be released you must request an official release.
To find out more, visit the Offer holders page.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
Clearing FAQs
Yes, applicants should have all their results, including any GCSE results.
If you call us on results day and we offer you a place, you’ll need to log on to UCAS Hub to enter your Clearing choice so we can confirm your place. You’ll be able to do this from 1pm on Thursday 14 August.
To accept our offer, you'll need to:
- Log on to UCAS Hub, click ‘Add Clearing choice’ and fill in the course details before the deadline you were given in your offer email. This confirms that you’re accepting the offer from us
- When we’ve verified your results, we’ll confirm your place via email. You’ll also receive confirmation from UCAS and see details of your place on UCAS Hub. This process can take a couple of days, so don’t worry if the confirmed offer doesn’t appear immediately
We may need to contact you to ask you to send in your results so that they can be assessed. When you’ve received your confirmation, you're ready to enrol with us. Details about when and where to enrol and starting your course will follow via email.
If you’ve not yet applied to university, you can apply now using our form, but you'll need to complete a UCAS application in order to confirm any offer you receive.
We hope that you will join us at Westminster. However, if you’re holding a confirmed place with us and you now wish to be released from Westminster to accept a place at another university, you must request an official release. You can do this in the following way.
You'll need to sign in to UCAS Hub and click the "Decline my place" button. You will then be taken to a page with three options in a drop-down list. Depending on which option you select, you will be presented with different advice and guidance on your next steps. The options are:
- I want to go to my insurance choice
- I no longer wish to go to university this year
- I want to apply somewhere else in Clearing
If you choose "I want to apply somewhere else in Clearing", you will be given a warning to ensure you wish to proceed.
When you confirm that you wish to be released into Clearing, UCAS will send you an email to let you know this has been actioned.