University of West London vs University of Greenwich

The university of West London Campus has two sites in Ealing and Brentford, connected to each other by a free, 10 minute shuttle bus service.

Greenwich Campus sits on a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames. 

The beautiful baroque buildings on campus were designed for the Royal Navy at the end of the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren, who also designed St Paul’s Cathedral. 

The campus is a popular film location and has featured in many movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

The Ealing site of the West London Campus has superb facilities including:
the Paul Hamlyn Library, specialist studios for student radio station, an auditorium, a refurbished Students’ Union, music studios, restaurants and cafés, a gymWestmont Enterprise Hub, transformed social and teaching spaces.

The university is rated Number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction, student voice and academic support in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2022. 
Best modern London university (non-specialist) in the 2023 Complete University Guide.

• The university has three main campuses in London and Medway, including Avery Hill Campus and Greenwich campus.
• The facilities at the Greenwich Campus include library studios, research and social facilities and several teaching facilities.
• The Dome is in the centre of the complex, which houses a gym and food outlet. Tennis courts, Rugby, football, netball, and indoor pitches are on Avery Hill Campus.
• The campus has an award-winning library at Stockwell Street in Greenwich and the Drill Hall Library. It holds 150,000 volumes of text.
• The Stephen Lawrence Gallery at the Stockwell Street building showcases the work of contemporary artists, which is linked to the school of design.
• The university guarantees all the new students (undergraduate and postgraduate students)a place in a hall of residence or university-approved housing.
• A great selection of accommodations in the halls of the university is offered on or near the campuses of study, which are equipped with all facilities and amenities needed to make a student feel at home.
• Free WIFI and Internet facilities are available all across with 24/7 residential support.

Freddie Mercury, lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen
Little Simz - Twice Mercury Prize Nominated British Rapper and Actress
Pete Townshend, Ealing Art College (UWL) – English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author

Ian Russell Carter, Hilton Worldwide executive
Chris Galvin, BSc International Culinary Arts – Galvin Restaurants

Greenwich University has a strong alumni network of 50,000 members, including industry leaders, business owners and professionals. University of Greenwich notable alumni include Roy Hodgson( Football Manager, Crystal Palace Football Club), Steve King( CEO of Publicis Media) and Byron Cole ( Best Selling Author and CEO of the BLC Group).