University of Greenwich

At the university of Greenwich, we’re proud that our students have ranked us the Best university in the UK (StudentCrowd University Awards 2023). You'll learn from expert teaching staff with close connections to industry and prepare yourself for global opportunities.

The Faculty of Engineering and Science covers courses across STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We are operational across the magnificent Greenwich Campus on the River Thames in Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the historic redbrick Medway Campus in the redeveloped Chatham Maritime area in Kent. Courses with the School of Computing and Mathematics, and the university’s Construction programmes, are taught at Greenwich, while Engineering and Science programmes are taught at Medway.

In 2017, the Medway Campus benefited from £50 million investment that has seen the construction of extensive new laboratories and research facilities. The vast laboratories on the campus span 8,000m² and are well-equipped. Engineering facilities include labs catering for the latest CAD and modelling software; 3D printing facilities; laser profiling; CNC machining facilities and more. Science facilities include crime scene examination rooms for forensic sciences students and an entomology facility, while labs are equipped with analytical equipment with techniques in mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction and nuclear magnetic resonance. All labs are supported by on-hand dedicated technical teams.

Teaching spaces in buildings such as the iconic Pembroke building make for a unique university experience, and the Campus’ Student Union hub and social venue, The Deep End, used to be a swimming pool and still retains some of these unique features. Meanwhile, the well-equipped, award-winning Drill Hall Library is the perfect place to study. It is thought to be the longest library in Europe. The Medway Campus’ community of students ranges from undergraduate through to taught Master’s and PhDs and its strong international reputation attracts students from around the world.

The site is shared with University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, collectively known as the Universities at Medway. Dockside Shopping Centre is just across the road from the campus with an array of cafes, bars, restaurants and a multi-screen cinema complex, and the campus is well-connected, being just 45 minutes by train to Central London as well as the Kent coast. Nearby facilities include a dry ski slope and toboggan run, an ice-rink, a go-karting circuit, plus a watersports centre. The quirky historic town of Rochester is also just a bus journey away.

Facilities at the stunning Greenwich Campus include a powerful GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) lab, a hardware comms lab and a games and digital media suite. The modern library building at Stockwell Street has five floors and everything students need for their studies. The Dreadnought Building, which contains an atrium, café and gym, offers a comfortable, relaxed area for students to enjoy between classes. It is also where Student Services and the Student Union can be found, and is home to the Lower Deck Bar, a lively bar with a variety of themed nights on offer, including club nights. Within walking distance of the famous campus, you’ll find the Cutty Sark Ship, the Greenwich Markets, the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory as well as central Greenwich with shops, restaurants and buzzing nightlife. Central London is easily accessible from the campus by public transport.

All of the university’s campuses are connected by an inter-campus bus service.

The University of Greenwich is driven by a founding ethos of ‘no limits’. At the Faculty of Engineering and Science we value every one of our students and do our upmost to support each student from the very start of their journey.

Our class sizes are ideally small, allowing you to engage with your tutors who are experts in their field. Their cutting-edge research informs the course design and gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding and develop your career.

We have strong links with local, national and international employers and enjoy the support of subject-related industrial boards. These enable us to constantly revise our courses to reflect the changing needs of industry. Many of our courses are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies, which can increase your opportunities for notable career progression.

You can also get a head start on your career path through securing work placements. Previous opportunities have included roles with Ford Motor, Cummins Power Generation, Pfizer, the NHS (National Health Service), UN, wildlife, conservation and NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations).

On the Medway Campus we offer taught MSc courses in Advanced Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Management, Global Shipping, Machine Intelligence, and Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. At the Greenwich Campus we offer Construction Management and Economics, Construction Project Management, Facilities Management, Occupational Hygiene, Project Management (International) (distance learning), Real Estate Development and Investment, Real Estate, Safety, Health and Environment, Sustainable Building Design and Engineering.

You can also study a Master’s by Research degree or an MPhil/PhD.

The new ‘with industrial experience’ courses are a particularly exciting development for the School, where postgraduate students in their second year, will put the theory they have learned into practice through working as employees at a relevant workplace.

“As an international student the cultural experience was something that I definitely enjoyed, it wasn’t hard to settle as I never felt alone and support was always there, I now feel well prepared for careers in academia as well as in industry.” Dr Ahmad Taha, PhD Engineering graduate.

View our complete list of engineering courses

This is an exciting time to be joining the School of Science at the University of Greenwich. We are delighted to offer a range of stimulating, cutting-edge interdisciplinary courses, taught by internationally leading experts in their fields. New ‘with industrial experience’ courses are also available at the School.

We offer postgraduate science courses in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Food Innovation, Formulation Science, Haematology, Healthcare Management, Pharmaceutical Science, and Research Master’s degrees are available in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Human Nutrition and more. You can also study an MPhil/PhD.

“The Master’s by Research programme has a greater focus on independent research than the taught Master’s programme, giving me the time to explore the forensic world of research in-depth and the freedom to design my research exactly how I want to.” Talia Petruk, Science, Master’s by Research student.

View our complete list of science courses

Within the Faculty is the Natural Resources Institute, a multidisciplinary research and teaching centre also offering postgraduate degrees.

The Faculty also includes the Medway School of Pharmacy, a collaboration with the University of Kent which is recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences offers Master’s degrees in Big Data and Business Intelligence, Computer Forensics and Cyber Security, Computer Science (Network Engineering), Computer Science, Computing and Information Systems, Data Science and Management of Business Information Technology. Taught in the heart of historic Greenwich, courses in the School of Computing and Mathematical sciences blend theory with practical and have a particular focus on employability.

View our list of courses in the School of Computing and Mathematics.

“The transition from the student ID card to the staff ID card is a feeling that cannot be described in words. The hard work and dedication put into completing my Master's degree was all worth it.” Tuba Islam, MSc Data Science graduate and Student Assistant at the University of Greenwich.

Please view our faculty web page and student articles here and you are very welcome to visit us.

Check out the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

For all enquiries regarding applications to become a student at the University of Greenwich, including requests for prospectuses and how to apply, please email us, or call us on the below numbers;

UK students: 020 8331 9000

International/EU students: +44 (0)20 8331 8136