Studying at the University of Westminster, you'll be in the heart of London – with all the opportunities the city has to offer on your doorstep.
Our students join us from over 160 nations and we boast a worldwide alumni community to join when you graduate.
For more information on what London and the University of Westminster can offer you, have a look at our Student life pages.
Watch Professor Tajalli Keshavarz (Faculty of Science and technology, Graduate Centre Coordinator) in an interview on BBC Persian where he describes his research area in microbial communication and its applications, and explains the philosophy behind his interest in science. The programme continues exploring his scientific ideas on communicating particles and his new approach to Persian poetry.
In a second BBC Persian interview, Professor Keshavarz introduces his outlook on Free Will or Determinism from the scientific perspective. He refers to the need for a “Third Way”, a fresh viewpoint to this old and complex topic. He introduces the “Fluid Will” concept in a timeless an ever-changing world of particles and universes.
A third talk by Professor Tajalli Keshavarz and Dr Jila Dana-Haeri takes a glance at Determinism and Free Will in Persian Mystic Poetry.
Entry requirements
Applying for a course
If you are interested in studying for a Bachelor's degree (eg a BA, BSc, BEng or LLB) at the University of Westminster, you will need to check that you meet our entry requirements.
We have included typical entry requirements below, but these are simply a guideline. Some courses may also have specific subject or grade requirements, which will be listed on individual course pages.
You will typically need to have one of the following:
- College of Technology Diploma (2 years) (Peeshdaneshgahe) with a minimum score of 14
- 3 year High School Diploma ( Diplom – Metevaseth / Nameh Dabirestan, Nazari or Fani Herfei) plus Konkur (National University Entrance Examination) with a high grade
- Kardani associate degree with a minimum score of 14
- a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus. Entry requirements vary but we normally ask for between 60% and 65%
- A Levels or International Baccalaureate – check our course pages for details
- 4-year High School Diploma with a minimum score of 14
Degrees awarded by the University of Westminster are recognised by the Iranian Ministry of Education. A full list of recognised institutions can be found on the Ministry website.
For more details on the application process, visit our How to apply pageGo to How to apply for an undergraduate degree page.
To search or browse our undergraduate courses, visit our Undergraduate page.
If your qualifications are not listed
If your qualifications are not listed above, you may still be able to apply for entry to our courses – just get in touch with our course enquiries team via the contact details at the bottom of this page.
If you find that your qualifications do not meet our entry requirements, you may want to consider applying for one of the University preparation courses offered by our partner college – see below for details.
University preparation courses
Our partner college, Kaplan International College London, offers a Foundation Certificate leading to entry to a broad range of our Bachelor's degrees.
To find out more and apply, visit the Kaplan International College London website.
English language requirements
The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores.
For information about equivalent English language qualifications that are accepted by the University, please visit our English language requirements page.
Applying for a course
If you are interested in studying for a Master's degree (eg MA, MSc or LLM) or research programme (eg MPhil or PhD) at the University of Westminster, you will need to check that you meet our entry requirements.
We have included typical entry requirements below, but these are simply a guideline. Some courses may also have specific subject or grade requirements, which will be listed on individual course pages.
For entry to a Master's degree that requires a UK 2:2 degree, you will typically need to have:
- a Bachelor's degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a minimum grade of 14.0
For entry to a Master's degree that requires a UK 2:1 degree, you will typically need to have:
- a Bachelor's Degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a minimum grade of 15.5
For entry to a research (PhD) programme, you will typically need to have one of the following:
- a Master's degree
- Karshenasi Arshad/Foghe Lisance (Master’s Degree) from a recognised university in Iran
Degrees awarded by the University of Westminster are recognised by the Iranian Ministry of Education. A full list of recognised institutions can be found on the Ministry website.
For more details on the application process, visit our How to apply pageGo to How to apply for a postgraduate degree page.
To search or browse our postgraduate courses, visit our Postgraduate page.
If your qualifications are not listed
If your qualifications are not listed above, you may still be able to apply for entry to our courses – just get in touch with our course enquiries team via the contact details at the bottom of this page.
If you find that your qualifications do not meet our entry requirements, you may want to consider applying for one of the University preparation courses offered by our partner college – see below for details.
University preparation courses
Our partner college, Kaplan International College London, offers a Pre-Master's course leading to entry to a number of our Master's degrees.
To find out more and apply, visit the Kaplan International College London website.
English language requirements
The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores.
For information about equivalent English language qualifications that are accepted by the University, please visit our English language requirements page.
Qualification verification
As part of the international admissions process, you may be required to verify your academic qualifications. You can complete this step by using the University's Qualifications Checker Portal to meet this offer condition. There is no charge to use this service and once your qualifications have been verified you will receive official notification.
Online open days
Join us at an online open day and get a feel for student life at the University of Westminster.
You'll get a chance to:
- Speak to our academic staff
- Ask us any questions you may have about student finance and accommodation
Events in your country
At present, there are no planned events in your country. Please check back at a later date or explore our online open days or information sessions.
Overseas representatives
The University of Westminster's representatives in Iran can help you with all stages of the admissions process.
International student blog
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to study in London and at the University of Westminster, our international bloggers will be able to help. Our international students are sharing their experiences of adapting to life in the UK, making new friends for life, dealing with homesickness and fulfilling their dreams.