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Greenwich University
Greenwich University is a modern university located in southeast London, comprising a trio of campuses and a huge population of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Eight thousand students study at the Maritime Greenwich Campus alone, while the total international student population at Greenwich University exceeds 3,500.
The University of Greenwich boasts a plethora of subjects and courses for undergraduates and postgraduates, with full-time, part-time and short courses all available to students of all backgrounds and nationalities. In addition, the Disability and Dyslexia Team support more than 700 students and there are also special programmes for ethnic minorities at the University.
The many subjects taught at Greenwich University are spread among 15 schools of faculty throughout the three campuses, including:
Avery Hill Campus
• School of Education & Training
• School of Health & Social Care
• School of Architecture & Construction
Maritime Greenwich Campus
• Business School
• School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Education & Training
• Greenwich Maritime Institute
Medway Campus
• Medway School of Pharmacy
• School of Engineering
• Natural Resources Institute
• School of Science
• Nursing
• Business
• Urban Renaissance Institute
In addition, the Kings Hill Institute, Kent, is an established conference and event training centre.
Greenwich University Campus Life
The three campuses at Greenwich University serve southeast London right the way through to Kent and The Kings Hill Institute in West Malling. Maritime Greenwich Campus is the main institute, while Medway has the bulk of the sporting facilities.The level of student welfare facilities and services is excellent, owing to the popular University of Greenwich Students' Union, while the well-equipped library features self-service machines at all campuses. Facilities for eating and socializing at Greenwich University are also very good, with many cafes and restaurants and a number of shops nearby.
The Borough of Greenwich
Greenwich itself is situated just south of the River Thames and boasts a large amount of greenery and history. The area is loaded with world class attractions, including: the Cutty Sark, the world’s only surviving tea clipper; the Thames Barrier, the world’s largest moveable flood barrier; the controversial yet awe-inspiring Millennium Dome, the largest of its kind in the world, and of course the Greenwich Observatory, where Greenwich Mean Time splits East and West.In addition to these quality attractions, the Greenwich Market is one of London’s most popular markets, with everything on offer from antiques to modern crafts. The Friday night Farmers Market features a dazzling range of cheeses, fruits, vegetables and meat, while as an aside there are numerous traditional pubs and bars in the area.
Student Loans
Greenwich University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.