University of Greenwich

                                         

The University of Greenwich is a public university located in London and Kent, United Kingdom. Previous names include Woolwich Polytechnic and Thames Polytechnic. The university's main campus is at the Old Royal Naval College, which along with its Avery Hill campus, is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Greenwich also has a campus in Medway, Kent, as part of a shared campus. The university's range of subjects includes architecture, business, computing, mathematics, education, engineering, humanities, maritime studies, natural sciences, pharmacy and social sciences. Greenwich's alumni include two Nobel laureates: Abiy Ahmed and Charles K. Kao. It received a Silver rating in the UK government's Teaching Excellence Framework. 

RANKINGS:-

The university was ranked 94 out of 121 UK institutions according to The Guardian University Guide 2022 league table. For 2023, the University of Greenwich was ranked 60 according to Times Higher Education (THE). Moreover, the University of Greenwich ranked first in London for Events, Tourism, and Hospitality by the Guardian’s 2023 university rankings. Subjects taught at Greenwich have seen rises in the Guardian University league tables for 2022: Chemistry was at 10, up 10 places since 2021. Forensic Science (9), Criminology (10), Mechanical Engineering (12), and Education (48) also moved up significantly. In the Center for World University Rankings World University Rankings 2020–21 – the University of Greenwich was ranked 76 in the UK. In 2022, the University of Greenwich was ranked in the 750-800 range globally by QS World University Rankings. 

CAMPUSES:-

Greenwich Campus:

Greenwich Campus is located mainly in the Old Royal Naval College, into which it moved in the 1990s when the premises were sold by the Royal Navy. The campus is home to the Business School and the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The campus also includes the university's Greenwich Maritime Institute, a specialist maritime management, policy, and history teaching and research institute. The Old Royal Naval College also hosts "The Painted Hall", which was painted in the 18th century by Sir James Thornhill and covers over 40,000 square feet of the surface with 200 paintings of kings, queens, and mythological creatures. The University of Greenwich has invested heavily in its learning and social spaces to offer world-class study facilities in London. The £76-million Stockwell Street Building opened in 2014 and is now home to the campus library, film and TV studios, and state-of-the-art editing suites. Our new £25-million Dreadnought Building is a central hub for the Greenwich Campus, with further teaching and social spaces. The neighboring Stephen Lawrence Gallery showcases the work of contemporary artists. Greenwich Campus also has an on-site bar, two coffee shops, and a number of places to grab a bite to eat.

STUDENT LIFE:

Greenwich is packed with pubs, bars, restaurants, and live music venues. One of the world's largest music arenas - the O2 - is based in North Greenwich. The likes of Ed Sheeran, Rhianna, Jay Z, and The Rolling Stones have all played there. Just outside the campus gates, you'll find the Cutty Sark, a 19th-century tea clipper by the river, and Greenwich Market, where you can find craft items and street food from around the world. The 74-hectare Greenwich Park gives you access to cricket pitches and tennis courts. Its enormous hill provides spectacular views of London - with the Royal Observatory sitting at the very top.

 Avery Hill Campus:

The Avery Hill Campus comprises two sites, Mansion and Southwood. Both are situated in the 86-acre Avery Hill Park in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, south-east London. The campus is home to the Faculty of Education & Health. Facilities include computer laboratories, a library, and a TV studio, as well as a sports and teaching center with a sports hall and 220-seat lecture theatre. Southwood site also has clinical skills laboratories. These replicate NHS wards, enabling trainee health professionals to gain hands-on experience. The village complex provides student accommodation, a general shop, and a launderette. The Dome, in the center of the complex, houses a food outlet and gym. Rugby, football, indoor pitches, netball and tennis courts, and a dance studio are on the Avery Hill campus. The Student Village at Avery Hill Campus accommodates around 1,000 students during term time, which gives it a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. On-site facilities include a café, canteen, shop, launderette, bicycle parking, and a fully-equipped gym (fees apply). There are plenty of pubs, clubs, and restaurants in nearby Eltham. You can also head to the Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath, or take a bus to Bluewater - one of Europe's largest shopping and leisure centers. If you're looking for some sporting action, you can watch Charlton Athletic Football Club play at The Valley, or visit Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, which hosts a number of high-profile athletics events. That's not forgetting the 86-acre Avery Hill Park, with its outdoor gym, outdoor tennis tables, and marked footpaths which are part of the Green Chain Walk.

Medway Campus:

The Medway Campus is located on a former Royal Navy shore base (called HMS Pembroke) that opened in 1903 at Chatham Maritime, Kent. The Faculty of Engineering and Science is based here, as is the Natural Resources Institute, a center for research, consultancy, and education in natural and human resources. It is also the home of Medway School of Pharmacy, a joint school operated by the Universities of Greenwich and Kent. The Faculty of Education & Health offers a number of its programmers at Medway. Facilities include laboratories, workshops, a computer-aided design studio, and a training dispensary. The Drill Hall Library has computers, study areas, and teaching rooms. Social facilities include a sports hall, bar, gym, and outdoor tennis courts. The university is a member of Universities at Medway, a partnership of educational establishments at Chatham Maritime that is developing the area as a major higher education center in the Medway region.

STUDENT LIFE:-

Greenwich Campus is near 74-hectare Greenwich Park, home to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The Stockwell Street Building opened in 2014 and is now home to the campus library, film and TV studios, and editing suites. In 2015, it was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize for architecture. The Dreadnought Building is a central hub for the Greenwich Campus, with further teaching and social spaces.  The Student Village at Avery Hill Campus provides accommodation for around 1,000 students. On-site facilities include a café, canteen, shop, launderette, bicycle parking, and a gym.  Medway Campus has 350 rooms across five halls of residence dedicated to student accommodation.

 

Students' Union:-

Greenwich Students' Union is the university's students' union. In October 2019, the GSU Student Assembly voted to ask the university to declare a climate emergency and for the university and union sustainability strategies to consult with students in creating them. This call to action aimed to speed up the university's efforts at becoming carbon neutral.  At the Medway campus in Kent, there is a partnership between the University of Greenwich Students' Union, Canterbury Christ Church, and the University of Kent Union on the Medway campus. Greenwich Students' Union has been leading the partnership since July 2021 and manages The Hub space, previously The Student Hub when it was looked after by GK Unions – the Greenwich & Kent Students' Unions Together (once the Universities at Medway Students Association, UMSA). Greenwich Students' Union has a mascot called The Cutty Sharkand a presence at Avery Hill, Greenwich, and Medway campus.

RESEARCH:-

Greenwich research seeks to influence and enhance health, education, science, engineering, computing, and social policy and attracts international agencies, government departments, and global corporations (for example, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, BAE Systems, Airbus, GE Aviation and Merck Consumer Health) from over 50 countries. Significant areas of research and consultancy include landscape architecture, employment relations, fire safety, natural resources, tourism and hospitality, social network analysis, education, training, educational leadership, and public services.

PROGRAMS:-

The University of Greenwich, our courses give you the skills employers value and the confidence to achieve extraordinary things. Our historic campuses in London and Kent offer first-class facilities, inspiring teaching, and a friendly, diverse community. Some of the popular undergraduate and postgraduate programs that the university offers are:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons)
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
• Bachelor of Arts (direct entry)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons degree)
• HNC
• HNC (Hons)
• Extended Bachelor of Science (Hons)
• LLB (Hons)
• Professional Certificate Education

The Graduate programs include:

• Master of Science (Degree Appreciation), 
• Master of Science
• Master of Science PgDiploma
• Master of Arts
• Master of Architecture
• MPhil/PhD
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• LLM
• Master of Business Administration
• Postgraduate Certificate 

Entry requirements for Extended Bachelor degree-

• In the 12th 50% min and 70% in English or English Language Test

Entry requirements for the Bachelor's degree:-

• 70% in 12th and 70% in English or English Language Test
• IELTS - 6.0 Minimum no less than 5.5 in each
• Valid Passport
• ID
• Transcript

Entry requirement for Postgraduate degree:-

• 75% in 12th English or English Language Test
• IELTS - 6.0 bands no less than 5.5 in each
• Valid passport
• ID
• Bachelor degree transcript

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