Overview
The University of the West of Scotland, formerly the University of Paisley, is a public university with four campuses in south-western Scotland, in the towns of Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr, as well as a campus in London, England. The present institution dates from August 2007, following the merger of the University of Paisley with Bell College, Hamilton. It can trace its roots to the late 19th century and has undergone numerous name changes and mergers over the last century, reflecting its gradual expansion throughout the west of Scotland region.
Holding a regional reputation for vocational undergraduate and post-graduate courses the University currently has 15,955 students, with approximately 1300 staff, spread across six schools of learning. The Crichton Campus in Dumfries is maintained in partnership with a number of other institutions, including the University of Glasgow.
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.
15,955 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
WEST Scholarship Programme
| Total Worth | £1,250 per year up to a maximum of £5,000 over four years |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | 1) To be eligible for a WEST Scholarship, candidates must have accepted an offer of admission to an undergraduate degree course at UWS 2) candidates must be domiciled in Scotland |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |
UWS Undergraduate Honours Year Scholarship
| Total Worth | one full year of tuition fees |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | You must be classified as a Rest of UK (English, Welsh, Northern Irish) or Republic of Ireland (Irish) student to qualifiy for this Scholarship. You must be studying full-time at any of our campuses. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | -- |