University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland - Southwest Scotland
Overview
The University of the West of Scotland was formed in August 2007 by the merging of the University of Paisley with Bell College. The university 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.
With about 19,500 full- and part-time students, UWS is the largest modern university in Scotland. The number of students includes 1400 international students making the University an international, innovative and inclusive institution. UWS prides itself on its vocational approach to higher education and its links with business and industry. 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 in a modern university in Scotland.
Campuses and Location
The university operates over four campuses in the south and south-west of Scotland, offering higher education to local people, and giving students from outside the area a chance to live in a lovely part of the country. The Paisley Campus is located in the heart of Paisley, Scotland's largest town. Paisley is seven miles west of Glasgow and, as such, is ideally located for access to some of Scotland's, and the world's most beautiful and historic places such as Edinburgh and Stirling.
The Ayr Campus is located on the west coast of Scotland in the town of Ayr. The Campus houses some of the finest media, broadcasting and recording facilities available.
Crichton University Campus, Dumfries is located two miles from the centre of Dumfries. The Campus provides the local area with a range of Higher Education programmes.
The Hamilton Campus is located in the heart of Lanarkshire offering a lively, safe and friendly atmosphere.
Paisley campus is two miles from Glasgow airport and 10 minutes from the centre of Glasgow by train. Hamilton campus is 15 minutes by train from Glasgow, Ayr campus is 40 minutes from Glasgow by car or train. Dumfries campus is reached by bus from Dumfries centre.
Support for International Students
A range of services are provided to students including scholarships and immigration advice among others. The university website also answers a lot of common questions by international students. Kindly visit the website for more details.