Study at University of Roehampton

Why study at University of Roehampton

Its academic schools cover business and law, arts including computing, education, humanities and social sciences, life and health sciences including nursing, and psychology. Education is rated an outstanding provider by Ofsted, and the university has invested in areas such as esports and the Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre, while its Growhampton project reflects an interest in sustainability and urban food growing.

Location and student life

Roehampton sits in leafy southwest London, between Putney, Wimbledon, Richmond and Barnes, on a 54-acre parkland campus. Barnes station is about a 15-minute walk away, with around eight trains an hour connecting to Putney, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and London Waterloo; Putney Bridge and Southfields on the District line are also nearby, and buses including the 265, 419 and 493 stop outside the main entrance. Heathrow is roughly 30 minutes away by car or taxi. Campus life centres on the four colleges and the students' union, with central London easy to reach.

Courses and subjects

Teaching is organised into the Faculty of Business and Law (with a Business School and Law School), the School of Arts (including computing), the School of Education, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Life and Health Sciences (including nursing), and psychology. Education, health-related subjects and esports are among its more distinctive areas. For students who do not yet meet degree entry requirements, the university offers Foundation Programmes, an International Foundation Programme and International Pathways, as well as pre-sessional English courses.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants need recognised school-leaving or degree qualifications, plus proof of English. The university asks for IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) for undergraduate degrees and 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) for postgraduate degrees, with 7.0 for research degrees. If you fall short, pre-sessional English courses and an International Foundation Programme offer alternative routes. Exact requirements vary by course and country, so check the official entry-requirements and country pages before applying.

Accommodation

University halls are based on the main campus, with much accommodation centred on the four colleges. On-campus accommodation is guaranteed for September/October 2026 entry if you have accepted an offer and apply for housing by 30 September 2026 (undergraduate, foundation and postgraduate, home and overseas). International country pages also advise applying before 31 July to be guaranteed a place. Options are available for January starters, with applications opening in November.

Scholarships and funding

The International Excellence Scholarship offers high-achieving international students a tuition-fee discount of up to £4,000 per year (£4,000, £2,500 or £1,000 tiers; up to three years for undergraduates, one year for postgraduates; January and September entry). Country Scholarships worth £2,500 or £1,500 are available to nationals of listed countries, alongside an ASEAN Excellence Scholarship, an EU Scholarship, and esports and sporting-excellence awards plus an alumni discount. Awards and eligibility change each year, so check the official international scholarships pages.