University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland is one of the country’s largest modern universities, and aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond.

The university provides relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research.

We aim to make the communities we serve more successful, and to create opportunities for all to participate.

UWS has a distinctive and important regional role, with four campuses across the west and south-west of Scotland: Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.

To help extend our international reach, appeal and objectives we have recently opened our fifth campus in London which will act as a dynamic delivery hub for international students to study Bachelor, Masters or Doctorates in Business or Health disciplines.

UWS has six academic schools:

Business and Enterprise

Education

Engineering and Computing

Health, Nursing and Midwifery

Media, Culture and Society

Science and Sport

UWS is an international university with students drawn from more than 70 countries across the globe, and we work with over 100 international partners.

Across the campuses we offer a wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities and deliver a range of taught courses, Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters and research degrees.