Why choose Winchester

With so many universities to choose from why should Winchester be at the top of your list?

We offer you:

Innovative and forward-thinking learning and teaching with scholars at the forefront of their disciplines
A great location in Hampshire in the ancient cathedral city of Winchester, which is one hour away from London
An attractive campus situated within walking distance of the city centre
First year full-time undergraduates are guaranteed high quality campus accommodation (subject to conditions)
Great sports facilities, including the Winchester Sports Stadium
A new Student Union inside the award-winning University Centre
Research activity at national and international levels of excellence
A safe and supportive community with an informal culture
A dedicated centre for research and knowledge exchange offering support for postgraduate research students

THE Awards (Times Higher Education)
The University was shortlisted for 'University of the Year' in 2009, 'Outstanding Student Financial Support Package' in 2007 for our King Alfred Scholarship, and 'Higher Education Insititution of the Year' in 2005.
Whatuni Top 10 winner
Winchester was a top 10 winner in the accommodation category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2009.
NSS 2009 (National Student Survey)
History at Winchester is ranked joint top in the UK among full-time first degree students for overall satisfaction. Education Studies, Sports Studies and Event Management were second in the UK for overall satisfaction. Other NSS successes include BusinessManagement, American Studies and Creative Writing which were ranked in the top 10, and Psychology, English and Choreography and Dance appeared in the top 20 universities for overall satisfaction.
RAE 2008 (Research Assessment Exercise)
75% of the University's research submitted was considered internationally recognised, with some research achieving the highest grade possible (4*) and a rating of "quality that is world-leading in terms of orginality, significance and rigour".
The Guardian University Guide 2009
Winchester is ranked in the top 25 universities for satisfaction with teaching.
The Good Teacher Training Guide 2009
Primary Initial Teacher Training at Winchester is ranked in the top 15 universities based on the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) Profiles 2009.