What is the University of Greenwich website (gre.ac.uk)?

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gre.ac.uk is the official website of the University of Greenwich, a UK university established in 1890 with three campuses in London and Kent. The site is primarily a recruitment and student-information hub: it lets prospective students search courses, book open days, and register for clearing, while current students use it to reach support services. If you are researching where to study in the UK, applying, or already enrolled, this is the university's own front door rather than a third-party listing.

What the university is

The site describes Greenwich as "an ambitious community of students and academics" with three campuses in London and Kent, located on the banks of the River Thames in South London. It positions itself as a modern university, citing Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 and describing itself as the top modern university in London and Kent for graduate prospects.

What you can do on the site

The homepage is organised around the main stages of the student journey:

  • Find your course — a course search plus browsing by subject or by school A–Z. The site states there are over 200 undergraduate courses and 150+ postgraduate courses.
  • Open days — the homepage promotes an in-person Open Day on 17 October, described as a chance to talk to tutors and explore courses, campuses, facilities, accommodation and student support. A separate Open Day on 15 October is also listed.
  • Clearing — a "Register for priority clearing" entry point for applicants looking for places.
  • Scholarships and bursaries — eligibility information, including a £4,000 Commuter Bursary and an International Scholarships Award.
  • Apprenticeship degrees — programmes combining study with practical training.
  • Greenwich Online courses — online distance-learning degrees aimed at people balancing work, family or personal commitments while earning a recognised UK degree.
  • Student support — a Digital Student Centre and an "AskUoG!" help route for new and returning students.
  • Prospectus — a request form for prospective students who want materials by post or email.

Who it is for

Audience Main use of the site
Prospective undergraduates Course search, open day booking, clearing registration, prospectus requests
Prospective postgraduates 150+ postgraduate courses, fees, funding and bursary information, flexible/online and part-time options
International students Course exploration and information on support for students arriving from overseas
Current students Digital Student Centre and AskUoG! support

Practical notes before you use it

  • Course search is the fastest route if you already know your subject; browsing by school A–Z suits anyone comparing departments rather than specific programmes.
  • Open days need booking — the homepage lists a "Book now" action, so treat the date as a deadline rather than a drop-in.
  • Funding is worth checking early. The site names specific awards (for example the £4,000 Commuter Bursary and the International Scholarships Award) but eligibility rules sit on the scholarships pages, not the homepage.
  • The site does not publish tuition fees on the landing page. For postgraduate study in particular, it directs you to fees, funding and bursary pages, so budget figures need to be checked there rather than assumed.

In short, gre.ac.uk is the University of Greenwich's own site for finding a course, visiting a campus, sorting out funding, and getting student support — start with course search or the open day booking if you are still deciding, and with the Digital Student Centre if you have already enrolled.