University of the West of Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
- Founded In 2007
- University Type Public
- Total Students 17000+
- Phone Number +441698283100
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code G720LH
- Website https://www.uws.ac.uk/
- International Students 3000
- Size of Campus 20
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The University of the West of Scotland is a public university with four campuses in south-western Scotland, in the towns of Paisley, Blantyre, Dumfries and Ayr, as well as a campus in London, England.
Holding a regional reputation for vocational undergraduate and post-graduate courses the university currently has 17,000 students, with approximately 1300 staff, spread across six schools of learning.
The University of the West of Scotland is organised into four schools: School of Business and Creative Industries, School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Education and Social Sciences, School of Health and Life Sciences.
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been named the top young higher education institution in Scotland in the prestigious THE World University Rankings 2020 league table. The university retains its place with in the 101-150 division of the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
UWS is Scotland's leading university for widening access to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.UWS is also a sector leader in course articulation, and is committed to articulating over 1,200 students with advanced standing each year.The university has the 4th highest level of student satisfaction in Scotland in the 2020 Complete University Guide.The university is ranked second in the United Kingdom for Education in the 2020 Complete University Guide.
The university has a number of halls of residence, ranging from modern en-suite/studio flats at Ayr Campus to furnished flats within Paisley. Students at Dumfries may apply for a place within the University of Glasgow managed accommodation at the Crichton. In September 2012, the new £13.2 million on-campus Paisley student residence opened situated next to the library.
Some notable Alumnis of UWS are:
Shamshad Akhtar, (Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), Gilbert Ronald Bainbridge, (nuclear physicist, engineer and farmer), Morgan McMichaels, (drag queen and contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race), John Christie, (former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland), Meghan Gallacher, (Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Central Scotland region), Majid Haq,(cricketer for the Scotland national team).
Yearly Hostel | Meal Expenses
Location
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Programs
All Courses offered
BSc Adult Nursing
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
36 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 17250
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
48 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 17250
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
BSc Hons Applied Bioscience & Zoology
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
48 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 14500
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
BSc Hons Applied Bioscience & Forensic Investigation
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
48 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 14500
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
BA Hons Broadcast Production: TV & Radio
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
48 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
GBP 14500
Exams Accepted
IELTS, PTE
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 2022 | University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) |
Accomodation
On campus accommodation
Available
- University offer various on campus accommodation option to its students
- Students may choose from Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries or Hamilton campuses
- The accommodation is on prime locations and includes bedrooms, spacious kitchen and lounge areas, kitchen and bedding packs, 2 data points, and laundry room facility
