About the university
The University of Greenwich has more than 130 years of history and today teaches on two campuses in London and one at Medway in Kent. Around 30% of its students come from outside the UK.
Its main Greenwich Campus sits on a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames, centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Central London is about 10 minutes away by train.
For Indian students the attraction is a London campus at a moderate fee. Most computing and data master's on this page cost £19,450 for the course (2026/27 fee), with September and January starts. Greenwich accepts 65% in Class 12 English in place of IELTS for applicants from most Indian states.
Greenwich offers career-focused degrees in business, computing, engineering, health, architecture and more.
- History
- Over 130 years of helping students reach their goals
- Type
- Public university
- Campuses
- Two in London (Greenwich and Avery Hill) and one at Medway in Kent
- International students
- Around 30% of students, from more than 150 countries
- Intakes
- September and January for most master's on this page; September for bachelor's degrees
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
791–800 in the world
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
=102nd of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
MSc Data Science and its Applications
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
MSc Computer Forensics and Cyber Security
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
MSc Management of Business Information Technology
- Fee / year
- £19,450
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £21,375
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each skill)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Computer Science | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Business Analytics | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Data Science and its Applications | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Computer Forensics and Cyber Security | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Big Data and Business Intelligence | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Management of Business Information Technology | 1 year (full time) | £19,450 | ≈ ₹23.7 lakh |
| MSc Fintech and Finance | 1 year (full time) | £21,375 | ≈ ₹26.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at University of Greenwich with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- Undergraduate and taught postgraduate, January 2027 intake
International Scholarship Award
Value: Up to £2,500 off first-year tuition fees
Eligibility: New full-time, on-campus overseas fee-paying students who apply with the scholarship form by the November 2026 deadlines. Cannot be deferred to September 2027 or combined with other Greenwich awards.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Postgraduate
Greenwich Progression Bursary
Value: Up to £3,000
Eligibility: Eligible University of Greenwich final-year students and alumni progressing to postgraduate study.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Standard XII with at least 65%, obtained within the last two years.
- Entry to year 2 or 3 needs year 1 of a relevant degree with at least 60%.
- Some courses need specific school subjects. Apply through UCAS or an agent.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree with at least 55% in the final year, or 50% from Mumbai, Pune (Savitribai Phule), Calcutta, Delhi, Bangalore or Madras universities.
- Some specialised courses ask for a four-year bachelor's with 65% (60% from the universities above).
- MSc Computer Science asks for a 2:2 or above in computing, maths, physics, engineering or a related numerate subject.
- Apply directly online or through an agent.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- English test score, or Class 12 English marks for the waiver
- Personal statement
- References where the course asks for them
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Bachelor's: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each skill. Master's and MBA: 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each skill. Nursing and some health courses ask for more. |
| PTE Academic (in person) | 59 with 51 in each skill for an IELTS 6.0 course; 63 with 51 in each skill for an IELTS 6.5 course. |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 (95 in each skill) for an IELTS 6.0 course; 120 (95 in each skill) for an IELTS 6.5 course. |
| Class 12 English waiver | At least 65% in English in Standard XII. Not available to applicants from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand. |
Accommodation and living costs
University accommodation starts from £126.35 a week with bills included, and all halls are open to international students. Greenwich campus halls are a few minutes from campus and Greenwich town centre; Devonport House is reserved for postgraduates and students aged 25 and over. Weekly rents below are the published 39-week rates.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest university room price (bills included)Depends on location | £126per week | ≈ ₹15,415 |
| Avery Hill Student Village rooms | £146–225per week | ≈ ₹17,806 – ₹27,439 |
| Devonport House en suite (postgraduates and 25+) | £216–238per week | ≈ ₹26,346 – ₹29,010 |
| Greenwich campus halls (Cutty Sark, Daniel Defoe, McMillan)En suite rooms to studios | £212–399per week | ≈ ₹25,825 – ₹48,661 |
Campus and location
The Greenwich Campus is the largest of the three, on a World Heritage Site by the River Thames, with central London about 10 minutes away by train.
- Greenwich Campus: centred on baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren for the Royal Navy.
- Cutty Sark DLR is a 4-minute walk; Greenwich and Maze Hill rail stations are about 8 minutes away.
- Avery Hill Campus, the second London campus, has its own student village.
- Medway Campus in Kent hosts engineering and science courses with industrial practice.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Greenwich focuses on career-focused, professionally accredited degrees. Several engineering and science master's at Medway include an industrial practice year, and many bachelor's offer a sandwich (placement) year. See our UK guide for post-study work rules.
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FAQs
How much is a master's at Greenwich?
Most computing and data master's on this page are £19,450 for the course (2026/27 fee). Greenwich says 2027/28 fees are still to be confirmed.
Can I start in January?
Yes. Most master's on this page list September and January starts. Greenwich's International Scholarship Award of up to £2,500 is offered for the January 2027 intake.
Can I skip IELTS?
Greenwich accepts at least 65% in Class 12 English instead of a test, except for applicants from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand.
What percentage do I need in my bachelor's?
At least 55% in the final year, or 50% from Mumbai, Pune, Calcutta, Delhi, Bangalore or Madras universities.
Where will I study?
Most courses on this page are taught at the Greenwich Campus in London, on a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the River Thames.
Sources
- University of Greenwich: students from India (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: MSc Computer Science (2026/27 and 2027/28) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: MSc Business Analytics (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: BSc Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: International Scholarship Award (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: scholarships and bursaries (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: accommodation at Greenwich (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: compare hall prices (opens in a new tab)
- University of Greenwich: about us (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
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