University of Greenwich

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

• Awarded TEF Silver in 2017 (Teaching Excellence Framework)

• 9 Times Higher Education Awards

• Ranked 84th for UK Universities (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)

• Ranked in the 601-800 category of Best Universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

• 3 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education

• 98.8% of current and former students would recommend the university

• 91% of current and former students would recommend the university

• Greenwich voted London’s Friendliest Borough - Vivo property buyers 2017 survey

• 3 friendly campuses, including a World Heritage Site

• Over 80 movies filmed at the university

• Rated 1st Class by the People and Planet University League for the environment and ethical performance

GREENWICH CAMPUS

• University of Greenwich offers three contrasting campuses in south-east London and Kent, each with excellent facilities for work and play

• 15 minutes to Central London

LIFE IN THE UK

• Greenwich mixes ‘big city’ London with the countryside attractions of the county of Kent.

• London has major musicals and plays running throughout the year, including West End shows, opera and ballet.

• The city has nearly 750 art galleries and museums, many of which are free; for example the National Gallery, the Tate Modern and the Science Museum.

• From international superstars to local bands, there are masses of live music on offer every night of the week in London.

• London has a wide range of shopping choices, with chain stores on Oxford Street, luxury shops in Covent Garden and plenty of street markets, there is something for every taste.

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH RANKINGS

• Top 10 in General Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• 15th in Hospitality, event management & Tourism (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• 19th in Forensic science and Archaeology(Guardian University Guide 2020)

• 22nd in Accounting and Finance(Guardian University Guide 2020)

• Top 30 in Law (Guardian University Guide 2020)

• Top 30 in Chemistry (Guardian University Guide 2020)

STUDENT LIFE

• There are over 100 student clubs and societies offering tons of activities.

• Fully equipped gyms at Medway and Avery Hill Campuses.

CAREERS

• Over 100 University of Greenwich courses are accredited by external professional and regulatory bodies, providing benefits such as exemption from professional exams.

• The Employability & Careers Service gives advice and tools to help you achieve your goals.

• University initiatives such as GWizards and Greenwich Bright can give you the chance to work with employers on live projects.

• Our mentoring schemes match eligible students with industry professionals.

• Work experience for current students: Internships, Part-time roles

ALUMNI

• Greenwich’s alumni community is truly international, with over 67,000 alumni based in more than 160 countries.

• Our international alumni networks aim to keep you connected to the university and fellow graduates, wherever you are.

ACCOMMODATION

• 4 great locations in easy reach of lectures and facilities

• Free Internet and Wi-Fi across all locations

• All utility bills and contents insurance included

• 24/7 residential support

CUTTY SARK HALL

• Cutty Sark Hall offers 230 single study/bedrooms, all with en-suite shower/toilet facilities in shared, self-catering flats.

• Situated in the heart of Greenwich, it sits above the Dockland Light Railway (DLR) station among shops that are only a few minutes walk from the Greenwich Campus.

• 2020-21: En-suite study bedrooms from £169.05/week£6,762 Total (40 weeks)

DANIEL DEFOE HALL

• Daniel Defoe Hall, located next to the Greenwich rail and Docklands Light Railway station, is approximately 15 minutes' walk from Greenwich Campus.

• It includes 357 en-suite rooms for students in a mix of flat shares, studios and two bedroom "studio-style" flats as well as two student communal areas and a mini-gym for residents.

• 2020-21 Studios and studio-style 2-bedroom flats from £157.99/week£6,319.60 Total (40 weeks), En-suite study bedrooms from £191.31/week£7,652.40 Total (40 weeks)

McMILLAN STUDENT VILLAGE

• McMillan Student Village offers a range of accommodation types only a 10 to 15 minute walk from Greenwich town centre and Deptford High Street.

• The site accommodates students from a number of local colleges and features a large common room for use by all residents.

• 2019-20 En-suite study bedrooms for £162.47/week£6,498.80 Total (40 weeks), Studio flats from £112.61/week£4,504.40 Total (40 weeks)

AVERY HILL

• Located at the Avery Hill Campus approximately 9 kilometres (6 miles) from the Greenwich Campus, the Student Village accommodates over 1,200 students studying at the Avery Hill and Greenwich sites. 

• Facilities include an on-site gym, café, shop and laundrette.

• Regular Free shuttle bus to and from accommodation to the campus.

• 2020-21 En-suite study bedrooms from £167.02/week£6,680.80 Total (40 weeks), Study bedrooms from £118.37 /week £4,734.80 Total (40 weeks)