The University of Roehampton, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Roehampton was formerly an equal partner, along with the University of Surrey, in the now-dissolved Federal University of Surrey. In 2004, Roehampton became a university. In 2011, it was renamed the University of Roehampton. The university is one of the post-1992 universities.
Roehampton consists of four colleges, around which accommodation is centred: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College. Roehampton's departments include the Department of Dance, Department of Drama, Theatre and Performance, Department of English and Creative Writing, Department of Humanities, Department of Life Sciences, Department of Media, Culture and Language, Department of Psychology, Department of Social Sciences and Adult Nursing. It has its Business School, Law School and School of Education.
The university has its roots in the traditions of its four constituent colleges, all of which were founded in the 19th century as women's teacher training colleges:
Roehampton University is dedicated to ensuring that their students' potential is fulfilled, regardless of their background. Graduates of Roehampton are often appreciated by employers for being confident, critical thinkers who are adaptable, able to work well with individuals from all walks of life, and who have a continuing learning enthusiasm. The university has a proud history, in higher education stretching back 175 years through its four campuses.
Roehampton University has been recognised for providing high-quality teaching, which can be seen through the high results of their students. They have been awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).
According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DHLE) Report 2017, 92% of Roehampton graduates receive a job or opt for further study within 6 months of graduating.
University of Roehampton offers pathway programmes for International students who need additional support to study undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. These programmes are all trained on campus in University's South West London campus. The University of Roehampton has 1 main Campus and 3 additional study centres:
Roehampton University have a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus, with historic buildings alongside modern, cutting edge facilities, including one of the best university libraries in London. Roehampton University campus helps us provide a close-knit community for our students and an inspiring environment in which to study. Roehampton University are located in the heart of south-west London, close to Putney and Hammersmith and within easy reach of central London. Studying with us will give you the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional university campus, with the culture and nightlife of one of the greatest cities in the world.
The establishment and enhancement of high academic standards is at the heart of the University's vision. The systems and procedures for quality assurance are developed and implemented by the University's Academic Office. By facilitating a positive, self-critical organisational culture and a supportive environment, the Office engages all members of the institution to contribute to the continuing development and maintenance of our high standards.
As part of its work in leading and managing quality assurance policy and processes, the Academic Office provides secretarial support to the University's Curriculum Strategy Committee, the Learning Teaching and Quality Committee, Collaborative Provision Subcommittee and the Research Degrees Board.