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UWS is a truly international university, with origins dating back to 1897. Our degrees will provide you with a global outlook and prepare you for the best international opportunities available. Find out more about our career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, as well as funding options, including scholarships.
The University of the West of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh na h-Alba an Iar), formerly the University of Paisley, 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.
Study. UWS influences the economic, social and cultural development of the west of Scotland and beyond by providing career-relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education alongside innovative, internationally recognised research.
UWS is internationally active - we have official, in-country, representatives; travel throughout the year across the globe; and consider all international academic qualifications for entry. University of the West of Scotland is a truly global university.
Learn more about studying at University of the West of Scotland including how it performs in QS rankings, the cost of tuition and further course information.
In 1992 the college was granted university status and in 2007 it was renamed the University of the West of Scotland. The university has four campuses: Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr, spread across the west and southwest of Scotland, United Kingdom.
Last updated: 20/11/2023. University of the West of Scotland offers a range of career-focused undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree opportunities across four academic schools.
