University of Winchester
Winchester, United Kingdom
University of Winchester is a university in Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #Not ranked in QS World University Rankings; QS lists it as #=182 in its Northern Europe regional table (topuniversities.com). Intakes: January, September and May.
The University of Winchester is a public university in the historic cathedral city of Winchester, Hampshire, about an hour from London by train. It is a small, campus-based university of roughly 7,400 students organised in five faculties: Education and the Arts; Business and Digital Technologies; Humanities and Social Sciences; Health and Wellbeing; and Law, Crime and Justice. The standard IELTS requirement is 6.0 overall (5.5 minimum in each component), and all new international taught students currently receive an automatic scholarship (GBP 4,000 UG, GBP 5,000 PG) for 2026/27. Intakes are September, January and (for many postgraduate courses) May. Bangladesh is not listed on the university's international entry requirements page, so Bangladeshi applicants are assessed individually and UnifinderAi will confirm the exact Bangladesh requirement before you apply.
- Automatic international scholarship for 2026/27: GBP 4,000 (UG) and GBP 5,000 (PG taught), applied to the offer letter
- Standard English requirement of IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in each component, lower than many UK universities
- September and January start options; MSc courses such as International Business Management also start in May
- Five faculties covering education, arts, business and digital, humanities, health, law and crime
- Computer Science offered as 3-year or 4-year sandwich degree; January starters finish in May
- Ofsted Outstanding provider for teacher training
- Safe historic city setting in Hampshire with direct trains to London
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Winchester located?
University of Winchester is in Winchester, Hampshire, South East England, United Kingdom.
What are the tuition fees at University of Winchester?
Published fees at University of Winchester: Undergraduate (most courses, e.g. BSc Computer Science) 2026/27 £16,700; Postgraduate taught (most courses) 2026/27 £17,450; MSc International Business Management (full-time) 2027/28 £17,450; Postgraduate distance learning 2026/27 £11,820; Research doctorate MPhil/PhD full-time 2026/27 £16,700. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Winchester?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS Academic (standard UG), IELTS Academic (Nursing UG), IELTS (non-standard entry courses, e.g. BEd/Primary Education, Journalism, Physiotherapy, Social Work), Pearson PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT (incl. Home Edition) and Cambridge English.
When are the intakes at University of Winchester?
University of Winchester runs intakes in January, September and May. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027, September 2027.
Does University of Winchester offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: International Undergraduate Scholarship (GBP 4,000); International Postgraduate Scholarship (GBP 5,000); Chevening Scholarships (Full funding (tuition, stipend, travel)).
How do I apply to University of Winchester?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Winchester course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment