University of West London Admissions

Main Intakes at University of West London (UWL)

University of West London keeps things simple with three solid intakes that suit Indian students really well. September remains the primary intake – literally every course (undergraduate, postgraduate, aviation, music, nursing, business, everything) opens in September, campuses in Ealing and Brentford get super busy, and that’s when the biggest scholarship pots are released. 

January intake is the second strongest; almost 80-90 % of postgraduate courses and a decent number of undergraduate top-up degrees start then – especially popular with Indian students who finished their degree late or missed the September rush. May intake exists but stays limited – mostly MBA, MSc International Business, Computing, and a few hospitality masters run in May, perfect for students graduating from Indian universities in April-May who want only a three-four month gap. 

Because of these options, many counsellors in Punjab, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana quietly push UEL for average-profile students who want London on the CAS but don’t have 80 % marks.

How Admission at University of West London Actually Works?

The whole process is direct and agent-friendly – applications go straight through the UWL applicant portal, no UCAS headache for international students. Here’s what usually happens in real cases:

Undergraduate entry: 60–70 % in Class 12 (CBSE/ISC/state boards accepted), IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) or PTE 51+. Students with 55-60 % can enter through the International Year One or foundation routes.

Master’s entry: three-year Indian bachelor’s with a minimum 55 % (some courses even take 50-55 % if two-three years of relevant work experience exist). 2:2 UK equivalent is openly accepted.

Required documents (standard list): 

• 10th & 12th mark sheets 
• Bachelor's degree + individual semester mark sheets 
• Provisional degree certificate (if final not received yet) 
•  IELTS/PTE/Duolingo (110+ also accepted now) 
• Passport copy 
• SOP (300-500 words is enough) 
• One academic or professional reference 
• CV (especially for MBA or courses asking for experience) 
• Portfolio mandatory for music, acting, fashion, and photography courses

Processing time: 3-10 working days for complete applications – one of the fastest in London.

Interviews: only for nursing, music performance, aviation, and some postgraduate music courses – mostly 10-15 minute Zoom calls.

CAS timeline: once an unconditional offer is accepted and a £4,000-£5,000 deposit paid, CAS comes within 3-7 days.

Visa rejection rate stays very low because UWL is a Home Office Highly Trusted sponsor, and the west London location doesn’t fall under the “high-risk” radar like some east London universities. That’s why many sub-Overseas Education Consultants in Punjab and Gujarat keep the University of West London as a safe backup option for profiles that are borderline for City, University of London, or Westminster.