University of the West of Scotland

Es. 2007 | Doctrina Proficiat

Es. 2007 | Doctrina Proficiat

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

20,070

Student Faculty Ratio

30.64

Internationality Factor

25%

Avg Tuition per Student

£3,217

Net assets (2024)

£154.3 milion

Total Income

£155.9 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

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About

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is one of Scotland's most comprehensive institutions, featuring four modern campuses across the country and serving a diverse student population exceeding 22,000 individuals from over 120 nations. UWS is dedicated to providing industry-relevant education and developing transferable skills among its students, offering a broad array of innovative postgraduate programs. These courses span multiple disciplines such as computing, creative industries, engineering, and education, ensuring a rich and multidisciplinary academic experience.

The university's roots can be traced back to 1897, evolving through...

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High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE

+44(0)1418483000

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Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female63%

Male37%

Not known0%

Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Non-academic53%

Academic47%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree65%

Postgraduate (taught)29%

Other undergraduate5%

Postgraduate (research)1%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

The University of the West of Scotland applies entry requirements to its postgraduate programmes, assessing applicants on their academic qualifications, professional experience, interview performance, and portfolio submission. For example, applicants to the MSc in Advanced Computer Systems Development should have an undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 level or above in IT or computing and three or more years of industry experience or equivalent professional qualifications. Applicants to the MA in Creative Media Practice should have an undergraduate honours degree at 2:2 level or above or equivalent qualifications and experience. Applicants to...

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Programs

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Creative Arts and Design
Business and Management
Education
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Medicine and Health

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Year Founded

1897

The Paisley Technical School was founded.

2007

The present institution was formed by the merger of the University of Paisley with Bell College, Hamilton.

2013

The institution was renamed to University of the West of Scotland.

Public Figures

Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister of Scotland and alumna of the University of the West of Scotland

Richard Wilson

Scottish actor and former Chancellor of the University of the West of Scotland

Phil Cunningham

Scottish musician and honorary graduate of the University of the West of Scotland