Studying in London without paying “central London prestige” prices is a sweet spot, and the University of Greenwich (UoG) hits it perfectly. Founded as Woolwich Polytechnic in 1890 and granted university status in 1992, Greenwich blends heritage and modern employability across three campuses (Greenwich on the UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Thames, Avery Hill in south-east London, and Medway in Kent).

Greenwich today is a globally recognised, career-focused university with TEF Gold (overall) in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework, a strong signal of “typically outstanding” student experience and outcomes. That award runs through 2026, covering your studies if you join now. 

HESA’s latest national survey shows 82% of 2022/23 UK graduates are in employment or unpaid work 15 months after graduation (and 88% are in work and/or further study). That’s the jobs market you’ll enter from Greenwich’s business, computing, and engineering pipelines. 

Campus life is truly international. Greenwich welcomes students from 140+ countries, with multiple entry points throughout the year for selected programmes.

NWC Education is your advantage. We’ve guided 500+ successful Greenwich applications and specialise in:

• Free consultations and Bangla-language support (including Sylheti).
  
• £1,000–£3,000 scholarship success (≈90% success in award applications).
  
• Course selection counselling with 98% client satisfaction.
  
• Visa support with ~98% approval across our UK portfolio.
  

“Ahmed from Sylhet chose Greenwich’s Computing pathway with our Bangla support, secured a £2,000 scholarship, and landed a cloud apprenticeship track boosting his prospects by ~20% vs. self-apply routes.” (NWC case example, 2025 cohort)

What you’ll find in this guide:

1. Courses (what to study) · 
2. Rankings (why Greenwich is respected) · 
3. Fees & scholarships (how to afford it) · 
4. Admissions & visas (how to get in—with NWC smoothing every step).
   

With NWC Education’s hands on your application, you can focus on grades and goals while we shoulder the admin and timing stress.

Courses & Rankings: build a career path with NWC

Levels & formats

• Undergraduate (BA, BSc): typically 3 years (some 4-year extended/foundation routes); full-time; selected September and January starts.
  
• Postgraduate taught (MA/MSc/MBA): typically 1 year full-time (some 2-year options with placement); September and many January starts.
  
• Pathways & pre-sessional English available for students who need academic or language bridging before the main programme.
  

High-demand areas in Greenwich

• Business & Management (BA Business Management; MSc Business Analytics; MBA Global).
  
• Computing & Data (MSc Computer Science; MSc Data Science; MSc Computer Forensics & Cyber Security; MBIT). 
• Engineering (various MSc and research routes).
  

Career alignment
Greenwich’s strengths map to high-growth roles (data, cloud, cyber, product, analytics, operations). With the UK Graduate Route still in place (2-year post-study work rights for eligible graduates), London’s tech and business hubs are within commuting distance.

Typical intakes & timelines

• September 2025 (main) and January 2026 (selected). UG applications are usually via UCAS; the main UCAS deadline is January 2026 for 2026 entry. PG applications are direct to Greenwich and rolling; many courses remain open through late summer (apply early for CAS and housing).
  

Sample programmes & outcomes

Course (Campus)	Level	Duration	Start	Indicative Int’l Tuition	Example Career Outcomes
BA (Hons) Business Management (Greenwich)	UG	3 years	Sep	£17,500/year	Grad schemes (operations/marketing), analyst, SME management.
MSc Computer Science (Greenwich)	PG	1 year	Sep/Jan	£18,700	Software engineer, data engineer, DevOps/cloud roles.
MSc Data Science (Greenwich)	PG	1 year	Sep/Jan	£18,700	Data scientist, ML analyst, BI specialist.
MSc Computer Forensics & Cyber Security (Greenwich)	PG	1 year	Sep/Jan	£18,700	SOC analyst, cyber consultant, digital forensics.
MBA Global (Greenwich Business School)	PG	1 year	Sep/Jan	£20,000	Consulting, strategy, leadership tracks.

“NWC Education matched me to Greenwich Engineering with a placement year, and I’m now at an FTSE-100 supplier.” Walid, Class of 2023 (NWC testimonial)

How NWC helps you choose
Our course-matching sessions map your academic profile + visa timeline + budget to specific Greenwich programmes. In 2025 alone, we helped 300+ students pick the right course/entry date, avoiding avoidable rejections and CAS delays.

Rankings that matter 

• Complete University Guide 2025: Greenwich sits in the UK mid-table, a strong modern university with subject peaks. (Check the live profile for the latest overall rank in the 2026 tables.)
  
• The Guardian University Guide 2025/26: similar mid-table positioning, with some standout subject performances.
  
• THE World University Rankings 2025: 501–600 globally. 
• TEF 2023: GOLD overall; Gold for Student Experience; Silver for Student Outcomes. This rating runs until the 2027 cycle review.
  

NWC’s take: We don’t chase rank alone, we combine subject strength + location + scholarship fit + visa timeline to maximise your ROI.

English language requirements

For most degrees:

• Undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 overall (no skill < 5.5).
  
• Postgraduate (MA/MSc/MBA): IELTS 6.5 overall (no skill < 5.5).
  Some health/law/education programmes require higher scores (e.g., Nursing 7.0, Speech & Language Therapy 8.0). Accepted alternatives include TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic. Pre-sessional English is available (requires a UKVI IELTS). 

NWC add-on: Our IELTS coaching typically lifts scores by ~20% within 6-8 weeks for targeted bands (reading/listening hacks + speaking mock loops). We also coach for CAS credibility interviews.

Dedicated admissions support 

Greenwich’s international team provides solid guidance, but NWC Education layers on our 98% visa success track record, Bangla-language (incl. Sylheti) and Nigeria-focused workshops, plus expert SOP editing and scholarship packaging.

“NWC’s team simplified my documents, and my Greenwich visa was issued in weeks.” Aisha, Nigerian student, Class of 2023 (NWC success story)

We handle: offer strategy (firm/insurance), fee deposit timing (per Greenwich’s international deposit policy for CAS), CAS interview prep, and Graduate Route planning. 

Fees, funding, admissions & next steps

Tuition fees

Fees vary by course; typical bands you’ll see on official course pages:

Study level	Typical 2025/26 international tuition at Greenwich
Undergraduate	~£17,500/year (illustrated by Business Management BA)
Postgraduate (taught)	~£18,700 for many Computing/Data/Cyber MScs; £20,000 for MBA Global; some research MSc by Research around £17,975.

Always confirm the exact fee on the course page. Greenwich publishes 2025/26 fees per programme and updates policies annually.

Scholarships you can realistically win.

• International Scholarship Award: up to £2,500 tuition reduction in Year 1 (competitive).
  
• Additional funds and bursaries: Greenwich lists £3.3m+ across 2024-26 cycles.
  NWC packs your case (academic highlights + finances + timing) to maximise results. Our scholarship success rate is ~90% for eligible applicants.

Cost of living in London

Plan £1,200–£1,500/month for a frugal/shared setup in Zones 2-4 (Greenwich/SE London), depending on room type and lifestyle. Benchmarks:

• Numbeo (Oct 2025) shows typical rents for 1-bed flats city-wide; shared rooms in Greenwich commonly list £800–£1,000+ pcm on private markets. Combine rent + food + transport + mobile to land in the £1.2–1.5k range for a careful student.
  

NWC provides a London budgeting sheet tailored for South Asian and African students (halal options near campus, Oyster/student rail hacks).

Visa tip: UKVI financial requirement uses a London monthly figure for living costs; ensure funds and 28-day statements match UKVI rules before CAS. (We’ll audit your docs.

Documents, deadlines, and visa steps 

Undergraduate:

• Apply via UCAS; main deadline January 2026 (many courses take later applications, but competitive courses fill fast).
  
• Required: transcripts, personal statement, reference, and English proof. NWC edits your PS for fit + credibility.
  

Postgraduate:

• Direct to Greenwich; intakes in September and January for many courses. Apply early (target March–June for September; Aug–Oct for January) so you can clear the deposit, CAS, TB tests (if applicable), and accommodation.
  

English & Pre-sessional:

• If you’re below the target bands, NWC will place you on Pre-sessional English (4–10 weeks) with the required UKVI IELTS version.
  

Visa (Student Route):

1. Offer + conditions →
   
2. Fee deposit (as set by Greenwich’s International Office; required before CAS) →
   
3. CAS issued →
   
4. Visa via UKVI with financials (tuition + living costs), TB test (where required), and maintenance proofs →
   
5. Fly and enrol. NWC rehearses the CAS interview & credibility questions with you.
   

Graduate Route (work after study): After a successful degree award, many international grads stay on up to 2 years (3 for PhD) to work. NWC will review your eligibility for roles and plan your switch to Skilled Worker if appropriate. 

Quick reality checks

• Rankings context: mid-table nationally; stronger in certain subjects; 
• THE 2025: 501–600 globally. We’ll steer you to subjects with the best value-for-money outcomes.
• Kent–Greenwich collaboration: the universities announced plans to form the London & South East University Group from autumn 2026 while keeping separate admissions and degree awards. This doesn’t change your 2025/26 application flow; if anything, shared services may improve student support. We’ll keep you updated. 

FAQs 

Q: Which Greenwich courses are best for tech careers?
A: MSc Computer Science / Data Science / Cyber are excellent one-year routes with London hiring pipelines. We’ll align your modules and dissertation to your job target.

Q: Can I start in January?
A: Many PG courses offer January entry; UG is mainly September. We’ll time English tests, funding, and CAS for the Jan 2026 windows now.

Q: What IELTS do I need?
A: 6.0 UG / 6.5 PG (with exceptions for health/law). Pre-sessional options exist; must be UKVI IELTS for pre-sessional. 

Q: How much will I really spend per month in London?
A: Budget £1,200–£1,500 on a careful plan (shared housing). We’ll help you lock in affordable halls/rooms. 

Let’s convert your decision into an offer & visa.

• Book a FREE consultation with NWC Education. We’ll shortlist the right Greenwich course, confirm eligibility, and produce a scholarship-ready application pack.
  
• Download our FREE UK Visa Checklist for Greenwich applicants (2025/26) — built around CAS timing, UKVI finance pitfalls, and Graduate Route planning.
  
• Ask for your personalised budget plan (London rent options near Greenwich; halal food map; part-time work guidance).
  

Ready for January/September 2026? With NWC’s 98% visa success and 90% scholarship wins (where eligible), your next move is simple: Message us now to lock your course, scholarship, and CAS timeline.