Our campuses
The campuses are friendly and compact with a community feel, offering excellent facilities for learning and teaching.
King Alfred Campus
Student life is centred on our King Alfred Campus, which is situated in the shadow of the South Downs, within walking distance of the historic cathedral city of Winchester.
There is a mixture of new and old buildings, all offering excellent facilities for learning and teaching, which are continually updated to enhance the student experience.
The King Alfred Campus includes the University Centre (Student Union), Martial Rose Library, Chapel, sports facilities, IT Centre and Faculty buildings where the majority of lectures and seminars take place.
Many undergraduate students live on campus in the halls of residence and the self-catering accommodation at nearby West Downs.
West Downs
West Downs is a short walk away from the centre of the King Alfred Campus. It is the home of our self-catering accommodation, the West Downs Student Village,and the West Downs Centre, which is where the University'sWinchester Business School is based. The Link Gallery is alsolocated in the Centre. It is open to the general public and runs an exhibition programme throughout the year featuring established and emerging artists from the world of visual arts.
The Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre is also based at West Downs. It is dedicated to research, enterprise and consultancy. It provides excellent resources for postgraduate students, particularly research students as it is the centre of research administration and support services.