University of Greenwich Overview & Background 

University of Greenwich Virtual Tour

https://www.gre.ac.uk/about-us/campus

Key Advantages of University of Greenwich

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  A genuinely unique main campus at the Old Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Thames, with three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren, including the famous Painted Hall.

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  Rated Gold in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, the highest possible rating for teaching quality.

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  Around 90% of graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating.

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  A Triple-Crown-accredited MBA pathway and strong employer links with major organisations including BAE Systems and IBM through the Business School.

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  The UK’s leading centre for maritime studies through the Greenwich Maritime Institute, alongside the Natural Resources Institute’s globally recognised work in pest management and agricultural research.

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  A £150 million campus investment program across its three sites, including modern libraries, engineering labs, pharmacy simulation suites and media studios.

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  Distinctive programs such as the UK’s first BSc in Sustainable Food Systems and the MSc in Green Chemistry.

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  From August 2026, Greenwich joins the London and South East University Group with the University of Kent, students continue to apply to and graduate from Greenwich under its own name, while benefiting from the scale and resilience of one of the UK’s largest higher-education groups.

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  Located 20 minutes from central London, combining a historic, green campus setting with easy access to the capital’s career opportunities; international graduates can apply for the UK Graduate Route visa to work in the UK after their degree.

University of Greenwich Jobs and Placements 

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  Careers and employability service – central support offering career coaching, employer events, internships and job-search guidance across all four faculties.

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  Strong graduate outcomes – around 90% of graduates employed or in further study within six months of graduation.

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  Industry connections – partnerships with major employers including BAE Systems and IBM, particularly strong in business, computing and engineering.

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  Professional accreditation – courses accredited by bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and a Triple-Crown-accredited MBA pathway.

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  Specialist institutes – the Greenwich Maritime Institute and Natural Resources Institute provide direct links to maritime, agricultural and environmental industries and policy bodies.

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  Alumni network – a global community of Greenwich graduates, including Nobel Prize-winning physicist Charles K. Kao.

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  Graduate Route visa – eligible international graduates can apply to stay and work in the UK after completing their degree.

University of Greenwich Campus

Main Campus

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  Greenwich Campus (Old Royal Naval College) – Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS

Other Campuses

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  Avery Hill Campus – Bexley Road, Eltham, London SE9 2PQ

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  Medway Campus – Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent ME4 4TB

Residence at University of Greenwich

On-Campus Residence

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  Halls of residence at the Greenwich, Avery Hill and Medway campuses, with en-suite and standard room options and 24/7 security.

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  Cost – approximately £150 – £230 per week, depending on campus, room type and contract.

Off-Campus Residence

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  Private rentals and shared housing in Greenwich, Eltham and the Medway towns, with rail and bus links to all three campuses.

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  Cost – approximately £700 – £1,100 per month in London, and £550 – £850 per month in Kent, depending on location.

Notable Alumni at University of Greenwich

Some notable alumni of the University of Greenwich include:

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  Charles K. Kao, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, recognised for his pioneering work in fibre-optic communication

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  Grace Thomas, Member of Parliament

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  A wider community of graduates across business, engineering, the creative industries and public life

University of Greenwich Address & Transport

Greenwich Campus (Main) – Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS, United Kingdom.

Public Transit

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  Cutty Sark DLR station and Greenwich rail/DLR station are both within walking distance of the Greenwich campus, with direct links to central London and Canary Wharf; the Thames Clipper riverboat also stops nearby.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Local buses connect the Greenwich and Avery Hill campuses; trains from Medway run regularly to London St Pancras (under an hour) and to the Greenwich campuses.

Nearest Airport

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  London City Airport is the closest, around 30 minutes away; Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted are reachable by rail and the Elizabeth line.

Location Advantage

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  The Greenwich campus sits in one of London’s most historic and scenic riverside settings, 20 minutes from central London, while the Medway campus places engineering, pharmacy and science students within an established South East England research and industry corridor.

University of Greenwich Map Location

Address: Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS, United Kingdom