University of Winchester

Winchester ranks 97th out of 130 universities in the Complete University Guide 2027. It also holds an overall Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, with Silver for both student experience and student outcomes, recognising provision that is typically of very high quality.

Winchester’s Careers and Opportunities Team helps with career planning, CVs, applications, interviews and assessment centres. Through CareerConnect, students can find jobs, internships, placements and volunteering opportunities, book appointments and attend employer events. Graduates receive Careers Advice for Life, so support remains available when you need help taking your next step.

For September 2026 entry, standard full-time Home undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 a year, while international undergraduate fees start from £16,700. Home foundation-year fees range from £5,760 to £9,790, depending on the course. Check Winchester’s undergraduate financial information and your course page for the relevant entry year, as fees can increase during your studies and postgraduate charges vary.

For 2026/27 entrants, the Winchester Widening Participation Bursary offers eligible full-time Home undergraduates £750 per academic year. Applicants need an assessed household income of £25,000 or less and must meet additional personal-circumstance criteria, such as qualifying care experience or unpaid caring responsibilities. A separate scheme offers eligible care leavers and estranged students £2,000 per academic year, plus a £1,000 graduation bursary. Check the funding criteria and application requirements, as these awards cannot be combined.