The University of West London (University of West London) was founded in 1860, is a modern university with a long history, engaged in vocational and technical education has more than 130 years of history, in 1992 was promoted to university. It was formerly known as Thames Valley University. Between 1990 and 1991, the University established partnerships with Ealing College of Higher Education, Thames Valley College, Queen Charlotte Health and Medical College, and the London College of Music to offer a diverse range of courses, mainly to provide students with educational training for employment. In 2004 it merged with Reading College of Art and Design, and on 12 May 2011 Thames Valley University officially changed its name to the University of West London. To become one of the largest universities in the UK.