University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland
The University has six academic schools and, following the last National Student Survey, 84% of students were happy with UWS. Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering, Chemistry, Cinematics & Photography and Civil Engineering were also top in the Scottish sector for overall satisfaction. The University of the West Scotland is one of Scotland's most vocational higher education institutions, boasting strong links with industrial and commercial partners. Students can take the option of a year's paid work placement as part of many degrees. Computing is a key strength, now formally acknowledged by an excellent teaching assessment. The institution also has Scotland’s largest school of health, nursing and midwifery. Accounting and finance research was rated world-class in the last assessments, achieving the highest ranking of any subject at a modern university in Scotland.
Features
UWS stands out as a modern, dynamic public university deeply rooted in a history dating back to 1897. It embraces innovation across its four Scottish campuses and a London campus, delivering career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across diverse disciplines. The institution supports a vibrant international community with over 9,000 international students from 130+ countries and maintains strong graduate outcomes—evidenced by a 95.5% employment or further study rate post-graduation (as of 2016/17). Faculty are well-supported, with an academic cohort of around 590 professionals. UWS also holds respectable global recognition: ranked among the top 800 overall and the top 200 young universities by THE, and achieving 16th place worldwide in advancing sustainable development (SDG 10: reducing inequalities).
Accommodation
Off-Campus Accommodations Students wishing to live off-campus need to research availability on their own, and should arrive well before the start of term to do so.
Work While Studying
See guidelines on working while studying here.
Co-op/Internship Participation
Even if you do NOT meet our minimum English requirement (IELTS or TOEFL), you still can get conditionally accepted in the program of your choice with the condition of completing our English program prior to starting your chosen program.
Featured Programmes
Average Time To Receive Acceptance Letter
September - January
4 days
Location
High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland, United Kingdom
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