University of Wolverhampton
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Overview
The institution was known as Wolverhampton Polytechnic before gaining university status in 1992. Its roots lie in the 19th Century growth of the Wolverhampton Mechanics’ Institute (founded 1835); the Wolverhampton Free Library (1870); and the School of Art, established in 1851, which came together as the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire Technical College in 1931.
The University is noted for its success in encouraging wider participation in higher education and is the only university in Britain where the majority of undergraduates are from working-class backgrounds.
The University provides one of the largest wireless networks in UK Higher Education, allowing students and staff remote access to the Internet across all its campuses.
Location
The University of Wolverhampton is located on four campuses across the West Midlands and Shropshire. The city campus is located in Wolverhampton city centre, approximately 26 km from Birmingham with a second campus approximately 2.5 km from Wolverhampton known as Compton Park campus situated in a parkland suburb. A third campus in Walsall is based a mile from Walsall town centre. Students studying sport, music, dance, education, health, events management, tourism and hospitality are based here. The fourth campus opened in 1994 in Telford, 29 km from Wolverhampton and 42 km from Birmingham, the campus is on a greenfield site in the grounds of Priorslee Hall - a grade-II listed 18th Century redbrick mansion in Telford. There is a fifth campus at Burton; where many of the Nursing Students reside.
Support for International Students
Before you arrive
Contact the regional offices, they can help with:
- correspondence with the University and your course application
- questions regarding your visa
- information on courses
- tuition fees
- accommodation
When you arrive
- university life
- finding part-time work
- immigration regulations
- adapting to UK life
- language support
While you're here
The University's International Centre staff are on hand to answer your questions. There's no need to book an appointment, you can just come and meet them. Information on regional offices and other details can be found on the university website.