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University of Greenwich

📍 London, UK · QS World Rank #701 · #98 nationally · gre.ac.uk
65%
Acceptance rate
~$19k
Tuition / yr
6
IELTS required
38%
Intl students
1890
Founded
#701
QS World rank

Central London campus; strong industry connections; diverse student body. This guide covers University of Greenwich's courses, fees, English & academic requirements, scholarships, the step-by-step admission process, student-visa and post-study-work rules, and tips to get in — everything in one place.

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📚 Courses & programs at University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich is best known for Engineering, Maritime studies, Finance, London location. Popular programs for international students include:

Class profile: London-based professionals, mixed backgrounds.

✅ Entry requirements

IELTS (Academic)6
TOEFL iBT79
PTE Academic56
Duolingo English Test100
GRENot required
GMAT (MBA)Not required
Min GPA / grade2:1 (Upper Second)
Work experienceN/A
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💰 Fees & cost of studying

Tuition (international)~£14.5k/yr
Application fee£0
Living costs (est.)£12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa)
ScholarshipsMerit Scholarship (up to £8k)

Plan your budget for tuition + living + health insurance + the visa fee. Compare funding with the free scholarship finder.

📝 Step-by-step admission process

  1. Pick one-year master's programs
  2. Meet IELTS (6.5–7.5) & 2:1/First equivalent
  3. Write personal statement + 1–2 references
  4. Apply directly on university portal (rolling)
  5. Receive offer (conditional/unconditional)
  6. Pay deposit → CAS → Student visa

📄 Documents checklist

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🎯 Tips & tricks to get admission

📅 Intakes & deadlines

IntakesSeptember, January
Typical deadlineRolling
Acceptance rate65% (moderately selective)

All figures are indicative and change year to year — always confirm on the official site (gre.ac.uk) before applying.

How University of Greenwich compares in UK

The figures on this page mean little on their own. Set against the 31 other UK universities in our dataset, they say something more useful about where an application to University of Greenwich is likely to be won or lost.

Programme areas: MSc Engineering · MSc Finance · MSc Strategic Management. Entry requirements are set per programme, not per university, so the figures above are the institutional baseline — a competitive department inside an accessible university can run far tighter than the headline rate suggests.

Practical order of work for University of Greenwich: clear the English requirement first, because it gates everything and is the only part of the application you fully control; then confirm which of the September and January intakes you are targeting, since the typical deadline is Rolling and funding decisions usually close before admission decisions; then build the application around one specific programme rather than the institution. Budget the application fee of £0 per programme, and living costs of £12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa) on top of tuition of ~£14.5k/yr.

Figures here are indicative and compiled for comparison. Acceptance rates in particular are institution-level estimates and move year to year — confirm anything you are deciding on against the university's official pages.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich typically requires IELTS 6 (TOEFL 79, PTE 56). GRE: Not required.
How much does University of Greenwich cost?
International tuition is approximately ~£14.5k/yr, plus living costs of £12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa). Application fee: £0.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Greenwich?
University of Greenwich has an indicative acceptance rate of about 65% (London-based professionals, mixed backgrounds).
What are the intakes and deadlines at University of Greenwich?
Intakes: September, January. Typical deadline: Rolling.
Is University of Greenwich hard to get into?
University of Greenwich is moderately selective, with an indicative acceptance rate of about 65%. A complete application that clearly meets the requirements has a strong chance.
Does University of Greenwich require GRE or GMAT?
GRE: Not required. GMAT (for MBA): Not required. Always confirm the exact policy for your specific program on the official site.
Can I work after studying at University of Greenwich?
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD) (UK). You can typically also work part-time while studying: 20 hrs/week during term.
What documents do I need to apply to University of Greenwich?
Typically: Academic transcripts, Personal Statement, 1–2 References, CV, IELTS UKVI, Passport, Financial proof (CAS), Degree certificate. Check program-specific requirements before applying.

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