University of Roehampton

Key Highlights

• Independent exempt charity incorporated as a company limited by guarantee
• Trades as University of Roehampton while retaining Roehampton University as its legal name
• Four-college structure: Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands
• Registered with the Office for Students under UKPRN 10007776

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organized around both the university and its four colleges. Every student joins Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands or Whitelands and remains a member throughout their studies, including after moving off campus. College activity includes social events, formal dinners, exhibitions, award ceremonies and inter-college sports. This system can give commuters and residents a smaller community within the wider university, although the character and event schedule differ by college. The university lists a varied society network, including cultural, faith, academic, performance, identity-based and recreational groups. Examples include computing, law and psychology societies, student radio, dance and theatre, and several cultural and faith organizations. Applicants interested in a particular activity should confirm that it remains active with the Students’ Union. Support is centralized through services covering wellbeing, mental health, disability and dyslexia, financial guidance, academic support and careers. Nest serves as a broad first point of contact for issues ranging from accommodation to wellbeing. College Wellbeing Officers add a college-level support channel. On-campus halls are available in several room types, and the 2026/27 schedule includes contracts of different lengths for undergraduates and postgraduates. Housing is not a single standardized package: room facilities, location, contract duration and total price vary substantially, so applicants should compare the room-level terms before accepting an offer.

Location & Surroundings

The main campus is on Roehampton Lane in southwest London, close to Richmond Park and the residential districts of Roehampton, Putney and Richmond. It offers a greener and more self-contained setting than a central-London streetscape, with historic buildings, modern teaching spaces, accommodation and student services spread across the four colleges. The university describes central London as approximately 30 minutes away, but actual journey times depend on destination, traffic and connections. Roehampton itself is not served by a London Underground station, so many journeys involve a bus connection to nearby rail or Underground services. Applicants should test the commute from their intended accommodation at the times they expect to travel rather than relying on a single headline estimate. The location provides access to London’s employers, cultural institutions and transport network while retaining proximity to Richmond Park and southwest London neighborhoods. This balance may suit students who want a campus community without leaving the capital. Conversely, students expecting to walk directly into central London should budget for regular public-transport travel and include those costs in their planning.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For new full-time home undergraduate entrants in 2026/27, the Office for Students lists Roehampton’s prescribed fee for a first degree as £9,790. It lists £5,760 for a classroom-based foundation year, £11,750 for an accelerated degree and £1,955 for a sandwich year. These are regulated categories, not a substitute for the applicant’s course page and offer letter. International and postgraduate taught fees vary by course, while separate official schedules apply to research degrees. Students should also check for mandatory costs such as equipment, fieldwork, travel or performances. Official 2026/27 campus accommodation rates range from £115 to £230 per week in the published schedule. Undergraduate contracts shown range from 36 to 39 weeks, producing listed totals from £4,485 for a shared twin room to £8,740 for a premium-plus ensuite. The published 51-week postgraduate options range from £5,865 to £11,730. Availability and eligibility are not guaranteed merely because a room type appears on the fee sheet. Roehampton’s Student Futures service offers career appointments, workshops, employer events, vacancy resources and assistance with applications, CVs and interviews. The university states that graduates retain access to its careers service. On eligible undergraduate degrees, an optional placement year normally lasts 10 to 12 months between the second and final academic years. Students are responsible for securing a placement, which must be relevant and approved; support does not constitute a placement guarantee.