University of Greenwich
A career-focused London university teaching inside Wren's Old Royal Naval College, now part of the LASE group with Kent.
- Students
- 22,915
- International
- 54%
- of students
- Student–faculty
- 22.4:1
- ratio
- Tuition
- £17,975
- 2026-27
- Founded
- 1890
About Greenwich
The University of Greenwich began in 1890 as Woolwich Polytechnic, the second polytechnic in the UK, became Thames Polytechnic in 1970 and gained university status in 1992. Its main campus sits in the Old Royal Naval College, a World Heritage Site on the Thames in Greenwich; a second London campus at Avery Hill in Eltham is the base for nursing, health and sport, and the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, a former Royal Navy base, houses pharmacy, science and engineering.
On 1 August 2026 the merger of Greenwich and the University of Kent legally completed, creating the London and South East University Group (LASE), which launched officially on 7 September 2026 and which the two universities describe as the UK's first 'super-university'. Students still apply to, study at and graduate from Greenwich, and can now use all four campuses and the libraries across the group.
Teaching is organised in Greenwich Business School and three faculties: Education, Health and Human Sciences; Engineering and Science; and Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Degrees are practical and often accredited: BCS for Computer Science, RIBA Part 1 for Architecture, BPS for Psychology, NMC for Nursing, and ACCA exemptions for Accounting and Finance. Offers are made in UCAS tariff points, typically 112 to 128, and the university holds TEF Gold. It suits students who want applied, career-linked study in London with cheaper halls than many central-London universities.
Discere, Agere, Conficere
“To learn, to do, to achieve” — university motto
Why students choose Greenwich
The Greenwich Campus is set in Sir Christopher Wren's Old Royal Naval College, a World Heritage Site next to Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark.
Architecture students work in the RIBA London Award-winning Stockwell Street Building, and the BA Architecture gives exemption from RIBA Part 1.
Greenwich received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, a rating fewer than a quarter of assessed institutions achieved overall.
Undergraduates who firmly accept an offer are guaranteed accommodation, with 2026/27 rooms in the Avery Hill Student Village from £145.95 a week, bills included.
Admissions
2027 entry
Selectivity
Greenwich does not publish an offer rate. Offers are made in UCAS tariff points: for 2027 entry, 112 (e.g. Psychology, Adult Nursing, Film and Television Production), 120 (e.g. Computer Science, Law, Architecture, Accounting and Finance) and 128 for Pharmacy (MPharm). Eligible applicants, including care leavers, can receive contextual offers up to 16 points lower.
Typical entry requirements
| UCAS tariff (A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Access to HE and others) | Course-specific for 2027 entry: 112 points (Psychology, Adult Nursing, Film and Television Production), 120 (Computer Science, Law LLB, Architecture BA, Accounting and Finance), 128 for Pharmacy MPharm (ABB including Chemistry at B and another science at B) |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | Pharmacy MPharm: 32 points including HL Chemistry at 5 and another HL science at 5; other courses accept the IB through the UCAS tariff |
| GCSEs | Course-specific, e.g. Maths or Science at 4/C for Psychology, Maths and English Language at 4/C for Nursing, Maths at 5/B for Accounting and Finance, Maths and English Language at 5/B for Pharmacy |
| India (example of country-specific entry) | Standard XII with at least 65%, obtained within the last two years |
| English language | IELTS 6 Most bachelor's degrees and the MPharm: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each skill. LLB, BA Architecture and some social science courses: IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill). BSc Nursing: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in each skill); Midwifery 7.0 in every skill. TOEFL iBT is accepted in person only; the requirements page does not list a single undergraduate TOEFL score. |
Deadlines
- UCAS equal consideration deadline Non-binding Next deadline · In ~3 months13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal consideration date for 2027 entry; Greenwich has no 15 October courses.
- UCAS last date before Clearing Non-binding In ~9 months30 June 2027, 18:00 UK time
Applications received after this are entered into Clearing, which opens on 2 July 2027; places depend on availability.
The 2027 dates come from UCAS. Greenwich's own application page still shows the 2026-entry date (14 January 2026) and says applications after the deadline are accepted up until June. International applicants applying directly can also target January and April starts on selected courses.
How to apply
UK full-time applicants apply through UCAS with a personal statement and reference. International applicants can apply through UCAS, directly on the university's online application form, or through an in-country representative; selected programmes also start in January or April.
What admissions looks for
- The published UCAS tariff points for your course from Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTECs or Access to HE.
- Required GCSEs at the stated grade, for example Maths at 5/B for Accounting and Finance.
- For Nursing, success at interview and a suitability declaration; relevant care experience is recommended though not required.
- For Pharmacy, A-level Chemistry at grade B plus another science, and interview for suitable applicants.
Tips for applying to Greenwich
- 1 Check whether you qualify for a contextual offer: eligible applicants and care leavers get up to 16 tariff points off, the equivalent of two A-level grades.
- 2 International applicants starting in January 2027 who accept an offer and pay the deposit by 16 October 2026 receive the automatic Early Confirmation Undergraduate Scholarship of £6,000 over three years; check the scholarships page for the awards offered for September 2027.
- 3 EU-domiciled students paying overseas fees get the EU Bursary automatically: £3,500 off each year for up to three years (2026/27 terms).
- 4 If you are applying for Nursing, get some healthcare shadowing or work experience before interview; Greenwich recommends it.
Costs & financial aid
2026-27 · figures in GBP
The Greenwich Bursary gives £700 (in the Aspire @ Greenwich store) to new home undergraduates with household income below £25,000, awarded automatically; there are also Commuter and Accommodation bursaries. International students can apply for the International Scholarship Award (the automatic £6,000 Early Confirmation Undergraduate Scholarship currently applies only to the January 2027 intake), and EU-domiciled students paying overseas fees receive a £3,500-a-year EU Bursary. Students can hold only one university scholarship or bursary.
- £700 (household income below £25,000)
- Greenwich Bursary
- £6,000 over three years (£2,500, £2,000, £1,500)
- Early Confirmation Undergraduate Scholarship (international, January 2027 intake)
- £3,500 off each year of study (up to three years)
- EU Bursary
- Up to 50% of commuting costs, up to £1,000 a year
- Commuter Bursary
Academics
Academic calendar: Academic year runs September to June
Architecture (BA Hons)
RIBA-accredited with exemption from RIBA Part 1, taught in the RIBA London Award-winning Stockwell Street Building; 120 tariff points.
Pharmacy (MPharm)
Taught at the Medway School of Pharmacy, preparing graduates for GPhC registration; ABB including Chemistry, and interview for suitable applicants.
Computer Science (BSc Hons)
Accredited by BCS, with an optional paid sandwich year; past placements include CERN and HSBC Hong Kong.
Accounting and Finance (BA Hons)
Full professional-level exemption from ACCA and operational-level exemption from CIMA, with an optional placement year.
Adult Nursing (BSc Hons)
Prepares you for NMC registration, using clinical skills labs at Avery Hill designed to replicate NHS wards.
Film and Television Production (BA Hons)
Film and TV studios and a new virtual production facility, taught by practitioner lecturers.
Research
- The Natural Resources Institute at Medway, part of the university since 1996, works on food security, sustainable agriculture and environmental resilience, with large programmes funded by organisations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
- The Medway Campus has an 8,000 square metre laboratory for science and engineering students.
- Nobel physics laureate Charles Kao, pioneer of fibre-optic communication, earned his BSc at Woolwich Polytechnic, the university's forerunner.
Schools & faculties
- Greenwich Business School
- Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences
- Medway School of Pharmacy
- Natural Resources Institute
Greenwich cites being the number one modern London university for graduate prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022) and a Save the Student analysis (2024) finding its graduates earned more on average than other London graduates five years after graduating. It does not publish a single employment rate on its careers page.
Student life
Greenwich students split across three campuses with their own character. The Greenwich Campus, in the Old Royal Naval College next to Greenwich Park and Greenwich Market, is centred on the £25 million Dreadnought Building with teaching and social spaces; Avery Hill in Eltham has a Student Village of around 1,000 residents, a sports hall and floodlit all-weather pitches beside Charlton Athletic's training ground; Medway's £4 million Student Hub is the social centre in Kent. A free shuttle bus links the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses.
- Free shuttle bus between the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses.
- Partnership with Charlton Athletic FC, whose training ground is next to Avery Hill.
- Free on-campus gym membership for residents of Avery Hill and Greenwich halls.
- Since September 2026, access to all four LASE campuses, including the University of Kent at Canterbury.
Housing. Greenwich guarantees accommodation for undergraduates who firmly accept an offer; 2026/27 rooms start at £145.95 a week in the Avery Hill Student Village and £173.88 a week for Medway en-suites, bills included.
Location
Greenwich is a historic riverside district of south-east London, with the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, Greenwich Market and Greenwich Park on the doorstep. Central London is about 10 minutes by train, Thames Clipper river buses stop at Greenwich Pier, and the O2 arena is nearby. Medway students are based in Chatham Maritime in Kent, about 45 minutes by train from central London.
Nearest airport: London City Airport (LCY)
Notable alumni
- CK Charles K. KaoNobel Prize in Physics 2009 for fibre optics; BSc at Woolwich Polytechnic
- AA Abiy AhmedPrime Minister of Ethiopia and 2019 Nobel Peace Prize laureate; MA in transformational leadership (2011), delivered with a partner institute in Addis Ababa
- MB Malorie BlackmanAuthor of Noughts and Crosses and former Children's Laureate; HNC at Thames Polytechnic
- RH Roy HodgsonFormer England football manager; teacher training certificate at Avery Hill College
- DR Dave RowntreeDrummer with Blur; HND in computer science at Thames Polytechnic
- J JmeGrime MC and producer; graduated in 3D digital design
- RH Rachael Heyhoe FlintEngland women's cricket captain; studied at Dartford College of Physical Education, now part of Greenwich
- JB John BoyegaActor (Star Wars); enrolled on a BA in film studies and media writing but left without completing the degree
Frequently asked questions
What grades do you need for the University of Greenwich?
Greenwich makes offers in UCAS tariff points: for 2027 entry, 112 points for courses such as Psychology and Nursing, 120 for Computer Science, Law and Architecture, and 128 (ABB including Chemistry) for Pharmacy. Eligible applicants can get contextual offers up to 16 points lower.
How much are University of Greenwich fees for international students?
The latest published international fee is £17,975 a year (2026/27) for most undergraduate courses; 2027/28 fees are still to be confirmed. International students can apply for scholarships such as the International Scholarship Award, and EU-domiciled students paying overseas fees get a £3,500-a-year EU Bursary.
Has the University of Greenwich merged with Kent?
Yes. The merger of Greenwich and the University of Kent legally completed on 1 August 2026, forming the London and South East University Group (LASE), launched on 7 September 2026. You still apply to, study at and graduate from Greenwich, and can use all four campuses in the group.
What is the Greenwich application deadline for 2027 entry?
Apply through UCAS by 13 January 2027 (18:00 UK time) for equal consideration. Greenwich considers later applications while places remain, up to 30 June 2027, before Clearing.
Does Greenwich guarantee accommodation?
Yes, for undergraduates who firmly accept a Greenwich offer. In 2026/27 rooms start at £145.95 a week at the Avery Hill Student Village, bills included.
Sources & methodology
Figures on this page were checked against official university publications, national application services and ranking publishers in September 2026. Each number is shown with the year or admissions cycle it describes. Always confirm deadlines and fees on the university's own website before applying.
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