The University of Roehampton is a public research university in Roehampton, London. Founded as the Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, the university was established by four institutions, founded in the 19th century, which today make up the university's constituent colleges: Digby Stuart College, Froebel College, Southlands College and Whitelands College.
Between 2000 and 2004, Roehampton, together with the University of Surrey, partnered as the Federal University of Surrey. In 2004, Roehampton became an independent university, and in 2011, it was renamed the University of Roehampton. The university is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of the European University Association and Universities UK.
The university achieved a silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and it also received positive results in recent student satisfaction surveys and national research assessments.
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*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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South West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80
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