For members residing within 50 miles of Hyde Park Corner
The University Women’s Club is unlike any other place in London. Where else can you find health professionals chatting with politicians, academics sharing a table with musicians, or lawyers enjoying tea with authors?” As one of our former chairs once observed, the University Women’s Club brings together women from an extraordinary range of backgrounds — and that’s precisely what makes it special.
Our members span every stage of life — from students and early-career professionals to those enjoying a rich and active retirement. What unites us is a shared sense of curiosity, connection, and community. Set in the heart of Mayfair, the Club offers a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and a warm and supportive environment where everyone belongs.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to unwind during the day, a calm and comfortable spot to work, or a friendly community of like-minded women to meet and connect with, the University Women’s Club feels like a home away from home — a third space where you can relax, recharge, and be yourself.
We warmly welcome new members and would love you to join us.
We’d love to welcome you to the University Women’s Club. The best way to discover whether UWC is right for you is to experience it for yourself — and we offer two ways to do just that.
Virtual — Club Introductory Evening
Held on the first Tuesday of every month, our online Club Introductory Evening includes a virtual tour of our Mayfair clubhouse and the chance to chat informally with some of our members. It’s a relaxed and easy way to learn more about the Club, its facilities, and what membership has to offer.
In Person — Open Evening & Dinner
Our in-person Open Evening takes place on the third Tuesday of every month and is a wonderful opportunity to experience the Club firsthand. You’re welcome to bring a friend, partner, or colleague, and to stay on for a buffet dinner in the Dining Room — a lovely way to connect with members and enjoy the atmosphere of the house at your leisure. Members at the evening are often happy to act as proposers.
Prefer a more personal introduction? You’re also welcome to arrange an informal meeting with a member of the General Committee over tea or a drink.
Email our Membership Secretary to find out more
Joining the Club
All prospective members must be proposed and seconded by a member in good standing. If you haven’t yet had the chance to meet any of our members, our Open Evenings — virtual or in person — are the natural place to start.
Once you have completed your application form with the names of your proposer and seconder, it will be submitted to the Membership Committee for review.
Membership fees
On election to membership, a joining fee of £450 is payable alongside your first subscription. Subscriptions vary by membership category and are annual; they may be paid in full in January, or by direct debit in six-monthly or monthly instalments (a £2 monthly charge applies to monthly direct debit).
In your first year, subscriptions are charged pro-rata from the date of election. Student and Young Member/Junior Student subscriptions are paid as a one-time fee for the duration of that category.
Subscriptions rise by the Retail Price Index each January, and otherwise when voted on at the AGM. Membership becomes active from the date payment is received.
2026 fees are set out below.
Convinced? Move on to our Membership Application. Or find out more about Why Join the UWC.
For members residing within 50 miles of Hyde Park Corner
For members who do not have a residence within 50 miles of Hyde Park Corner
Country - £777.00
Overseas - £578.00
May join before her 26th birthday for a single payment with no required Joining Fee. It covers until January following members 26th Birthday. If she joins for the first time from her 26th birthday onwards, the Joining Fee will apply, and the subscription rate will raise each year until she reaches full Membership at the age of 30.
Age 26: 60% of appropriate Membership Category
Age 27: 70% of appropriate Membership Category
Age 28: 80% of appropriate Membership Category
Age 29: 90% of appropriate Membership Category
Available to members aged 65 or over and who have completed a minimum of fifteen years membership at normal fee rates. Applications for Senior Membership should be received one month before the subscription renewal date.
Available to applicants over the age of 17 and either in their final year of full time secondary education or has left within the previous 18 months. It covers until the January following the applicants 25th Birthday. The application must be signed by their Headteacher. No additional entrance fee is required.
(Full time study - First Degree only) Covers period from application to January following Graduation. No entrance fee required.
Available to companies, charities, membership organizations, etc to provide to their qualifying employees/members to have restricted usage of the Club.