University of Greenwich vs University of Westminster

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

Westminster has four main campuses, three of which are in central London. The Regent Campus, The Marylebone Campus, The Cavendish Campus, The Harrow Campus are the four campuses. 

• 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.

University’s aim is to support students during their studies to function well in the world; experience positive relationships and have a sense of purpose. The university understands that student life can be stressful and commitments outside of University can sometimes be just as demanding as your studies. Through a range of advice, guidance and support services University can help you in looking after your physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing; they are all connected and equally important. University of Westminster Students' Union (UWSU) was founded in 1966 as The Polytechnic Students' Union. The union also operates a bar, The Undercroft, and the Loft venue, located on the Harrow Campus. The union has hosted to numerous musical events and gigs including Fleetwood Mac, and most notably the first and only encounter between Cream and Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Smoke Radio is a student-run radio station at the University of Westminster. The university has grounds in Chiswick on the Thames with boat house, tennis courts, athletics track and about 12 pitches. There are sports pitches and a sports hall at the Harrow campus while the Regent Campus has a gym, badminton courts and offers sports, martial arts and yoga classes. 

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).

 Sinclair Beecham and Julian Metcalfe (co-founders of Pret à Manger)

Wilfred Cass (businessman and philanthropist)

 Raya Abirached (celebrity journalist, and host of the hit TV talent show Arabs Got Talent)

 Charlie Brooker (BAFTA-nominated broadcaster)