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University of the West of Scotland

country rank  118
world rank  2030

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University Overview

Established in 1897, University of the West of Scotland is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Paisley (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, London. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of the West of Scotland (UWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 125 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UWS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym UWS
Founded 1897
Motto Accingere in Ardua
To achieve through hard work

University Location

Address High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE Scotland
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (141) 848 3000
Fax +44 (141) 848 0812
Other locations Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, London

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of the West of Scotland for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-20,000 US$
(12,900-14,700 Euro)		 15,000-17,500 US$
(11,000-12,900 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of the West of Scotland's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office Paisley Campus
Paisley PA1 2BE
(141) 848 3698
0800 027 1000

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the University of the West of Scotland's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 600-699
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Trimesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of the West of Scotland's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Privy Council


Year of first Accreditation

1992


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize University of the West of Scotland as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • MillionPlus
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

Open Education Global

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023

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